[Mdpobc] Fwd: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

[Trudy Pickrel]

Santa letter details belows

Trudy L Pickrel
President MDPOBC
           

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> From: "nfbmd" <nfbmd at earthlink.net>
> Date: November 16, 2010 4:04:12 PM EST
> To: "Trudy Pickrel" <tlpickrel at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Fw: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
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> Hi Trudy,
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> Please help spread the word on this.
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> Thanks,
> Sharon
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> From: Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>) (by way of David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>)
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> CONTACT:
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> Chris Danielsen
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> Director of Public Relations 
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> National Federation of the Blind
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> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
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> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
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> cdanielsen at nfb.org
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> National Federation of the Blind 
> Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
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> Baltimore, Maryland (November 15, 2010):  Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season.  
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> Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago and asked us to be his helpers.  I’m quite fond of the fellow and was delighted that we could assist him in his work.  Braille literacy  is the key to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few  blind children are learning it today.  This program will not only spread holiday cheer but will also serve an important educational purpose, as blind children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their letter from merry Saint Nicholas.”
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> Between November 15 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form.  The form can also be printed and faxed to (410) 685-2340.  Beginning December 1, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to boys and girls around the country.  The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read), and parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted form of Braille for the letter.  Requests for letters must include the writer’s name, the child’s name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa’s helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions.
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> The deadline for letter requests is December 20, to ensure that a return letter in Braille is received before Christmas.  For more information about this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, please visit our Web site at www.nfb.org.  
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
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> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />United States.  The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.  Please visit our Web site: www.nfb.org.
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