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2533 Sandalwood Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

November 25, 2013

Dear Michigan Federationists:

     The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan plans to hold a Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning Program during the 
first two weeks of August in 2014. This program and curriculum has been developed by the national office of the National Federation 
of the Blind. It is geared for students four to twelve years of age. We plan to have the program in Oakland or Wayne Counties. The 
program will be able to serve between five and fifteen children. It is a day program that runs for two weeks during the typical 
school day. My husband and I, who are both blind and read Braille at 300 words per minute, will be teaching and mentoring the 
children. We would also like to collaborate with a certified teacher of blind students. This teacher would need to have a belief in 
Braille as a reading medium for blind students even if they have some residual vision. We would like the individual to have a strong 
belief in skills of blindness for all blind children, such as the use of Braille and the long white cane for travel. Members of the 
National Federation of the Blind would like to interview individuals that you think fit this description and who may be interested 
in collaborating with the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan to assist with the program. Would you be willing to send me 
names and email addresses of teachers that might be interested? Thank you very much for your time and attention concerning this 
important matter.

Sincerely,
Terri Wilcox
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
Ann Arbor Chapter President
Bell Program Coordinator