[nabs-l] Free Matter for the Blind

[Justin Young]

Oh thanks Jewel.  I recall I've seen it on various items I've got in
the past and was curious about it.  Thanks so much!

Justin

On 8/4/13, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> You don't need to sign up to use the free matter for the blind. Just write
> it in the upper right section of the envelope, where postage would go. There
> are also stamps and stickers. They are available to purchase online, though
> I can't remember who sells them. They are great for people whose handwriting
> is not the best, like mine. If I wrote on the envelope, they would give it
> back as illegible!
> Do keep in mind that Free Matter for the Blind is not just for Braille. You
> can also send large print, font size fourteen or larger, but it must be
> typed. Anything handwritten in the envelope, such as a check or written note
> for the blind recipient's sighted family member, will exclude the entire
> envelope's or package's contents from being shipped through this program.
> Other things that can be shipped Free Matter for the Blind include tapes and
> CDs, slates and styli, and, if I remember right, Braille paper, such as
> would be used in an embosser.
> You should be able to find the complete guidelines for what can and cannot
> be sent if you Google for it.
> Hope this helps,
> Jewel
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 4, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Justin Young <jty727 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Hope you are doing well!  I was wondering if any knew how the Free
>> Matter for the Blind worked when sending items through the post mail?
>> Do you have to sign up for something or can one send braille items and
>> just write "Free Matter for the Blind"?  Wasn't sure thanks in
>> advance!
>>
>> Justin
>>
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