[Mdpobc] Reading Contest!

Wed Apr 9 18:20:17 UTC 2014

Hello All!

We need lots of children from Maryland to enter this reading contest! The
child must read 3 books by May 31, 2014. In addition to the national prizes,
there will be special prizes in Maryland so, we can be sure that there are
MD winners.

Read and complete the instructions below. If your child is entering the
contest, please send a note off list to: nfbmd at earthlink.net
<mailto:nfbmd at earthlink.net> 

Thanks!

Sharon Maneki

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National Organization of Professionals In Blindness Education A Division of
the National Federation of the Blind presents Braille for NFB Bell.

Through its philosophy and programs, the National Federation of the blind
demonstrates an unwavering dedication to Braille literacy. The NFB BELL
program is now in 24 states -introducing young blind children to Braille and
other blindness skills, showing them that Braille proficiency creates
lifelong literacy! 
The National Organization of Professionals in Blindness Education (PIBE), an
organization comprised of teachers of blind students and other blindness
education professionals, is launching a campaign to encourage Braille
reading and to increase awareness about the NFB BELL programs. Our campaign
is open to blind students and adults, as well as sighted parents and
teachers of blind students. It should be noted that ALL READING IS TO OCCUR
IN BRAILLE.

Registration for the Braille for NFB BELL program is free, and registrants
must read at least 3 books between April 1 and May 31st to qualify for the
drawing of prizes to be given by PIBE.  Any donations to the National
Federation of the Blind and any of its programs--such as our Imagination
Fund--are always welcome. The "Imagination Fund" is used by the National
Federation of the Blind to fund many initiatives, including NFB BELL and the
My First Cane program. Visit  <https://nfb.org/imagination-fund-brochure>
https://nfb.org/imagination-fund-brochure to learn more about the
Imagination Fund and  <http://is.gd/hCpBsd> http://is.gd/hCpBsd to make a
donation. Your generosity makes literacy and independence possible for the
next generation of blind children and youth! 

Please join us in promoting Braille reading, showing people of all ages that
reading is exciting, and, most importantly, through individual and
collective action, proclaiming that Braille Rocks! Please see below for
contest rules, as well as the attached entry form and reading log.

National Organization of Professionals In Blindness Education
A Division of the
National Federation of the Blind

Braille for NFB BELL Contest Rules

1. Complete the entry form and email it to  <mailto:brl4bell at yahoo.com>
brl4bell at yahoo.com.
2. Reading begins April 1 and will end June 1, 2014. PLEASE NOTE: All books
are to be read in Braille. Refreshable Braille devices may be used as long
as any audio functionality is not utilized.
3. Complete your reading log and email it to  <mailto:brl4bell at yahoo.com>
brl4bell at yahoo.com no later than June 5, 2014.
4. First and second place winners from each of the three categories
(Elementary School Student,  Middle School or High School Student,  and
College Student or Adult (not enrolled in school/teacher) will be drawn.
NOTE: In order to be eligible for prizes, contestants MUST complete a
reading log demonstrating evidence of having read at least three verifiable
book titles. Prizes will be awarded by the Professionals In Blindness
Education (PIBE) division.
5. A contestant's name will be entered into the drawing once for each book
completed. If a book is over 100 Braille pages, the name will be entered
once for each additional 100 Braille pages. For contestants in the
elementary category, this will be done for each 50 Braille pages.
6. Who may enter?
.        Blind students
.        Blind adults
.        Sighted Teachers of Blind Students
.        Sighted Parents of Blind Children

.        ANYONE who reads Braille
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National Organization of Professionals In Blindness Education

A Division of the

National Federation of the Blind

Braille for NFB BELL Entry Form

Instructions: Please review the Contest Rules before you begin. Complete
this form and submit it via email to  <mailto:brl4bell at yahoo.com>
brl4bell at yahoo.com. Each contestant will need to complete an entry form. 

Please save entry as: brailleforbellentry-yourname

Name:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Category: (Please choose only your category.)

Elementary Student

Middle School or High School Student 

College Student or Adult (18 or older) 

Teacher (Adult category)

Parent (Adult category)

Reading Log:

Contestant Name:

Contestant Category (Elementary, Middle/High School, or College/Adult):

State:

Entry number

Reading Material Citation

Did the contestant complete this book?

Number of Volumes

Pages Read

Title

Author

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Grand total

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