[Nfb-kzoo] Headed back to South Africa

[Tyler merren]

Jackie,
That sounds like a great opportunity, I hope all goes well with this for you.

I dind't realize the project over there was so big, good work.

Tyler
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jacalyn Paulding 
  To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:11 AM
  Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Headed back to South Africa


  Dear Fellow Federationists.

  As most of you know, in August of 2003 I went to South Africa for 2 and a
  half years and started a non profit organization called Higher Ground, which
  provides Week long Camps to children, teens and Adults who are Blind.
  My Co-Founder, who is from South  Africa, has continued to work diligently
  and the organization has continued to grow.  I am proud to say that of today
  Higher Ground has had 50 Camps.   This has been a true test of faith but God
  is an amazing provider.

  On April 26, 2009 I will be returning to Higher Ground in South Africa for 4
  weeks to help work on a grant proprosal, it is our real dream to open up a
  rehabilitation center OF the Blind with similar philosophies to the
  Louisiana Center for the Blind.   This center will include an infant program
  a parent education program, summer camping program and adult education
  center.   Our dreams are big but we are motivated and i KNOW it can happen.

  Very basic items for the Blind are a rare luxury in South Africa, I am
  writing to see if anybody might have an old device, or tool that they no
  longer use that you would be willing to donate to people who are Blind in
  South Africa.  Items that we are looking for include

  Braille games
  Slate and Styullus
  Any toys that teach Braille
  Perkins Brailler( I know this one is a stretch but I have to ask:)
  Recorders

  I know there is a lot I am not thinking of,  We are basically looking for
  anything that has been useful to you as a person who is blind.

  I apologize if anyone finds this request offensive,  I realize the lists are
  not meant for solicitation and under normal circumstances I could never
  ask, this is my passion and I cannot ignore it.

  Thank you so much for your time, if you have any questions or would like any
  clarification please feel free to contact me.
  Jacalyn Paulding
  616-835-8986
  jacalynpaulding at gmail.com

  You can also visit our website to find out more about the organiztion
  www.higherground.org.za
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