[Nfb-utah] Fwd: National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

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Subject: Fwd: National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to
Promote Braille Literacy

Everette bacon
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*Subject:* *National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote
Braille Literacy*

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org <cdanielsen at nfb.org>>

National Federation of the Blind
Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

Baltimore, Maryland (November 18, 2013):  Once again, Santa has enlisted
the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind<
http://www.nfb.org/> (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille<
http://www.braille.org/> letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls
this Christmas season.

Dr. Marc Maurer<http://www.nfb.org/marc-maurer-bio>, President of the
National Federation of the Blind<http://www.twitter.com/NFB_voice>, said:
"Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind several years ago
and asked us to be his helpers.  I'm quite fond of the fellow and was
delighted that we could assist him in his work.  Braille literacy is the
key to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few
blind children are learning it today.  This program will not only spread
holiday cheer but will also serve an important educational purpose, as
blind children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their
letter from merry Saint Nicholas."

Between November 18 and December 19, parents can go online at www.nfb.org<
http://www.nfb.org> and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form<
https://nfb.org/santa-letters>.  The form can also be printed and faxed to
(410) 685-2340.  Beginning December 2, the Braille letters from Santa will
start going out to blind boys and girls around the country.  The Braille
letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read).
 Requests for letters must include the writer's name, the child's name,
birthday, gender, mailing address, a telephone number, and e-mail address
in case Santa's helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have
questions.

The deadline for letter requests is December 19, to ensure that a return
letter in Braille is received before Christmas.

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About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most
influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and
equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology,
and training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision
with the tools they need to become independent and successful.  We need
your support.  To make a donation, please go to www.nfb.org<
http://www.nfb.org>.

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