[nabs-l] How is sending Louis Brallie coins into space relivant?

[Jim Reed]

Hello all, 
I don't get why those coins were sent into space. Usually symbolic gestures (such as shooting a coin into space) are somehow related to the organization or its mission. I really dont see the connection between Loius Braille, braille, the NFB, NASA, or space. 

Am I missing something?
Jim

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