[nfbmi-talk] Very Successful Braille Literacy and Coin Unveiling Event

Mary Ann Rojek brightsmile1953 at comcast.net
Fri Mar 27 03:22:37 UTC 2009


    On March 26th, members from several chapters of the NFB of Michigan came together
at the rotunda of the state capitol.  Dave Robinson, President of the Lansing chapter,
spoke about the need for and the importance of Braille Literacy.  Fred Wurtzel, President
of the Michigan Affiliate, gave some background information about Louis Braille and
talked about how access to Braille can empower blind individuals.  Mary Ann Rojek,
Michigan Braille Literacy Coordinator, summarized key points from the report on the
Braille Literacy crisis in America given by Dr. Maurer in Baltimore.

Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm, proclaimed the day  Braille Literacy Day
in Michigan.  The   gubernatorial proclamation was read and proudly displayed as part of
the festivities.Kathleen Straus, member of the State
Board of Education, expressed her commitment to partner with the NFB to increase
Braille Literacy of the State's blind children

The commemorative Louis Braille bicentennial silver dollar was on hand as were chocolate coins
for all to sample and enjoy.  Braille alphabet cards were also available for those in attendance

A reporter from WLNS, a Lansing television station, interviewed Dave Robinson and
a segment appeared on the 5:00 news.

The commemorative Louis Braille coin is now available for purchase either online by going to www.usmint.gov  or by calling 1-800-USAMINT or 1-800-872-6468.


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