[Mdpobc] Fwd: The HumanWare 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program

[Trudy Pickrel]

FYI

Trudy L Pickrel
President MD Parents Blind Children
Owner TLC by the Lake poodles


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> ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2011
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> Every parent wants the best for their child and braille literacy is
> fundamental to a blind child's success.  Starting blind children on the
> road to literacy as early as they are able and choosing the right tools
> is key to their success.
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> By using modern and appropriate tools:
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> - Very young children can start scribbling with dots, should be having
> fun and begin to learn through experimentation and play.
> - Parents can become actively involved in their child's literacy
> development.
> - Appropriate expectations for children can result from giving them
> independence to learn and explore.
> - Keep up with grandchildren by viewing their latest photos
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> HumanWare US is proud to launch the 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship
> Program.
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> The Mountbatten Learning System Award
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> A Mountbatten Learning System and all associated software and accessories
> will be awarded to one child in the United States.  Entries on behalf of
> children between the ages of 3 and 8 years, who are learning braille or
> are assessed as a future Braille learner will be accepted.  In one
> thousandwords or less, tell us why you feel braille literacy will be key
> to your child's success and describe the role you think the Mountbatten
> Learning System will play in their future.
> 
> The winner will receive a Mountbatten Learning System Educational pack
> containing: MB Learning System, Mimic Display, keyboard and MB comm PC to
> MB communication software.
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> Essays must be submitted with the written support of an early childhood
> or early intervention professional.  Parents and professionals are welcome
> to provide any supporting material to their application.
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> All applicants must reside in the United States or its Territories.
> Winners must be willing to participate in promotional events or to attend
> a public award ceremony.
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> Entries should be emailed to: sharon.spiker at humanware.com
> or sent by mail to:
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> HumanWare 2011 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
> 5128 Oak Point Way
> Fair Oaks, CA 95628
> United States of America
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> (Entries must be submitted before December 31, 2011)
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