[nabs-l] Fw: [blindkid] _That _the _Blind _May _Read on DVD

[Ignasi Cambra]

If you have it in VHS you can easily make a downloadable file with
your computer...

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On Jan 14, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:

> Good morning everyone,
>
>                 We are writing to those who are in charge of
> chapter-sponsored
> Braille classes regarding the video _That _the _Blind _May _Read. According
> to Ellen Ringlein, manager of the Independence Market, _That _the _Blind
> _May _Read is now free of charge but is only on VHS videocassette, and so
> far, it is neither on the
> Web site as a downloadable file nor is it on DVD. Videocassette
> players/recorders are an endangered species these days making it difficult
> to show presentations not available on DVD or as an Internet download. So
> far, there are no plans
> to put this video on DVD.
>
>    Those who saw this video when it was released in 1985 recall its
> powerful message which sadly is still very much true today. Braille is an
> essential skill for independence, life-long learning, and full participation
> in society.
> Those denied Braille instruction as a child suffer life-long consequences as
> illustrated by the testimonies of the blind adults featured in that video.
>
>                If we can work with Dr. Maurer, Ed Morman, and our national
> office , perhaps "That the Blind May Read" could be made available as a DVD
> or as a
> downloadable file from the NFB Web Site. We wanted to show it at a future
> Chapter Braille
> class, but now, We'll have to substitute one of the other shorter videos
> such as _What _Braille _Means _to _Me.
>
> When we  first saw _That _the
> _Blind _May _Read at a state convention, we , along with everyone else in
> the
> room, got very emotional. There was lots of cleanex being passed around that
> afternoon. We all care for Braille and want to have as many people learn the
> skill as possible before the 2015 goal. Let's see what
> we can do to preserve _That _the _Blind _May _Read as a download and/or on
> DVD.                May you all have a great New Year!
>
>
> Peter and Mary Donahue
>
>
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