<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Mollyne Honor <<a href="mailto:mrhonor@LBPH.LIB.MD.US">mrhonor@LBPH.LIB.MD.US</a>><br><b>Date:</b> April 14, 2014 at 10:16:11 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> <<a href="mailto:LBPH_INFO-L@LISTSRV.MSDE.STATE.MD.US">LBPH_INFO-L@LISTSRV.MSDE.STATE.MD.US</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Reading Contest</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Mollyne Honor <<a href="mailto:mrhonor@LBPH.LIB.MD.US">mrhonor@LBPH.LIB.MD.US</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><div><span></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Please share the below information with the listserv. Thanks, Lori<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Braille books are available for loan from The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Children in elementary, middle, or high school who need book recommendations can contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Lori Guenthner, MS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Youth Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Library Development and Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">410-230-2457 voice | 401.333.2095 Fax | <a href="mailto:lguenth@lbph.lib.md.us">lguenth@lbph.lib.md.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">415 Park Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21201-2595<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">All other title requests may be directed to the library’s reference desk, 410-230-2443, or <a href="mailto:referenc@lbph.lib.md.us">referenc@lbph.lib.md.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal">Hello All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Read and complete the <span style="color:#1F497D">instructions in the attachment </span> If your child is entering the contest, please send a note off list to: <a href="mailto:nfbmd@earthlink.net">nfbmd@earthlink.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sharon Maneki<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">------------------------<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">National Organization of Professionals In Blindness Education A Division of the National Federation of the Blind presents Braille for NFB Bell.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <br></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">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! <br>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.<br> <br>Registration for the Braille for NFB BELL program is free, and registrants must read at least 3 books between April 1 and May 31<sup>st</sup> 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 <a href="https://nfb.org/imagination-fund-brochure"><span style="color:blue">https://nfb.org/imagination-fund-brochure</span></a> to learn more about the Imagination Fund and <a href="http://is.gd/hCpBsd"><span style="color:blue">http://is.gd/hCpBsd</span></a> to make a donation. Your generosity makes literacy and independence possible for the next generation of blind children and youth! <br> <br>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">National Organization of Professionals In Blindness Education<br>A Division of the<br>National Federation of the Blind<br> <br>Braille for NFB BELL Contest Rules</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> <br>1. Complete the entry form and email it to <a href="mailto:brl4bell@yahoo.com"><span style="color:blue">brl4bell@yahoo.com</span></a>.<br>2. Reading begins April 1 and will end June 1, 2014. <b>PLEASE NOTE:</b> All books are to be read in Braille. Refreshable Braille devices may be used as long as any audio functionality is not utilized.<br>3. Complete your reading log and email it to <a href="mailto:brl4bell@yahoo.com"><span style="color:blue">brl4bell@yahoo.com</span></a> no later than June 5, 2014.<br>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 <b>MUST</b> 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.<br>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.<br>6. Who may enter?<br>· Blind students<br>· Blind adults<br>· Sighted Teachers of Blind Students<br>· Sighted Parents of Blind Children<br><br>· ANYONE who reads Braille<br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div></div></blockquote></body></html>