[NFB-VT] Summer braille reading communication for our libraries

[Susan Bellimer]

Looks great ladies! Thank you so much.
Susan


Susan Bellimer
President, National Federation of the Blind of Vermont
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On Fri, May 12, 2023, 12:34 PM Katie Lane-Karnas via NFB-VT <
nfb-vt at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Dear Vermont NFB,
>
> Upon the good idea generated at our conference this month, I reached out
> to our local library and the Vermont ABLE Library alerting them to the
> summer reading opportunity, NFB Bell Academy, and requested they include it
> in any outreach ahead of summer. Below is a sample email members could use
> to send a quick email to your own libraries making a connection and asking
> about braille literacy communication to patrons. Our library and ABLE
> Library were both very receptive and planning to include NFB Bell Academy
> in their communication to parents.
>
> Katie and Mae
>
> SAMPLE EMAIL:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I wanted to let our local library know about a free and virtual summer
> reading program for blind and low vision kids, in case there are any
> children you serve who may benefit by being aware of it. It is call NFB
> Bell Academy In Home Edition
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy> and is offered for
> kids who could benefit from more braille instruction than they get during
> the school year. There is no “threshold” of vision loss in order to
> participate, and kids of varying braille reading skill participate. It
> includes excellent instructors, blind adult mentors, kids from around the
> country, games and writing, discussions, and a huge box of materials.
>
> Is there a way our library can include NFB Bell Academy and the link to
> application in any outreach ahead of summer, for families looking for
> accessible summer reading opportunities?
>
> This summer program is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind,
> and we have a Vermont affiliate <https://www.nfbvt.org> active and
> welcoming folks to reach out or pop in to a monthly zoom meeting. If you
> are aware of patrons or families with blindness/low vision, you’re welcome
> to share this email or let them know about these opportunities.
>
> Thanks,
>
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