[NFBMO] FW: Xavier Society for the Blind

Fri Feb 16 05:25:28 UTC 2024

I believe that this is that scam charity that 60 Minutes or some similar
show exposed many years ago.

Randy

On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 9:33 PM Daniel Garcia via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Dennis, I think you got it because *Aisling must have been looking
> through our chapter pages. I got the same message.*
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> *Gene, maybe you could offer them an opportunity to sponsor our convention
> if they are so eager.*
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> *Regards,*
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> *Daniel*
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> *From:* NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Dennis Miller via
> NFBMO
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:06 AM
> *To:* NFB of Missouri Mailing List <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Dennis Miller <millerdennis893 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [NFBMO] FW: Xavier Society for the Blind
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> Just passing this along.  I’m not sure why I got it since I have no
> involvement with this organization.  I have heard of them though and I know
> they have been around for a long time.  I know nothing more about them than
> what I’m passing along.
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> Dennis
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> *From:* Aisling Redican [mailto:aisling at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
> <aisling at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org>]
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:53 AM
> *To:* millerdennis893 at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Xavier Society for the Blind
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> Dear Dennis,
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> My name is Aisling Redican, I am Communications and Fundraising
> Manager for Xavier Society for the Blind in New York City. Xavier Society
> has been providing free braille, large print, and Talking Books to people
> who are blind, visually impaired, and print disabled, worldwide since 1900.
> We have patrons throughout the United States and in 25 other countries and
> our books aid our patrons in learning about and practicing their Faith. We
> hope to reach many more people interested in our free offerings in Missouri.
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> I am also wondering if you could also help us get some information
> directly to your members. We have hundreds of books available in braille
> and Talking Book ranging from spiritual and religious to uplifting and
> 'feel good' titles that are more inspirational than theology based. A
> complete listing of our titles can be found by clicking here.
> <https://xsfb.klas.com/search/search.jsf?f=-Digital+Serial*medium_ss%3ADigital%5C+Serial&p=0&q=&i=_text_&s=-dateadded_dt&l=false&mc=0>
> We are very active on our Facebook
> <https://www.facebook.com/XavierSociety>, Instagram
> <https://www.instagram.com/xaviersociety/>, and Twitter feed
> <https://twitter.com/XavierSociety> where we share new additions to our
> catalog, clients stories, and other news pertaining to our organization
> daily. I would also be happy to mail brochures, flyers, and other
> informational materials in braille and print if you'd like. People can
> register with us by giving us a call at 800-637-9193 or emailing us at
> info at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
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> One of our biggest lines of service is the Propers of the Mass (basically
> the missalette), which includes the readings, prayers, and responses to the
> Mass on Sundays and Special feast days and is available each month in
> braille, audio, and large print. In addition, we also produce braille
> textbooks for children in CCD and adults in RCIA.
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> We would also be happy to coordinate the mailing of  *The Funny Alphabet*.
> This is a great book that teaches babies and young children the braille
> alphabet, with tactile examples for each letter (i.e. a koala bear for
> the letter K). It is available in English and Spanish. The video attached
> highlights this and some of our other offerings available to children and
> young adults.
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> Over the last couple of years, XSB has been trying to reach many more
> people in need of materials. One of our main initiatives has been to expand
> our braille and audio offerings in Spanish. We currently have seven
> audiobooks available in Talking Book format. This format is compatible with
> the talking book machines provided by the National Library Service for
> the Blind and Print Disabled. The titles we have are:
>
> ·  *La Biblia: Introducción a la Sagrada Escritura* por Rafael Ramirez
>
> ·  *Guadalupe y el Misterio del Verbo Encarnado* por Xavier Fernandez
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> ·  *La Misa Explicada* por Padre Larry Richards
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> ·  *El Santo Rosario* por Ruben Quezada
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> ·  *Tender un Puente* por James Martin, SJ
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> ·  *365 Días Acompañados Por Los Santos* por Carmen Aguinaco (read by the
> author)
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> ·  *Guía de Bolsillo para Rezar el Rosario *por Matt Fradd
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> In terms of Spanish braille, we provide the Sundays readings for the Mass
> in BRF (braille ready file, for anyone with an electronic braille display).
> We also have *365 Días Acompañados por los Santos* available in hard copy
> braille and BRF.
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> There are PSAs attached in both English and Spanish that we have sent to
> many organizations throughout the United States, if you could pass these
> along to your network and members it would be greatly appreciated! I have
> also attached some flyers that might be helpful with our latest releases in
> braille and audio, as well as our complete Talking Book catalog.
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> If you need any more information, or know of anyone in need of our
> services, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thanks again!
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> *Aisling Redican*
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> *Communications & Fundraising Manager*
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> *Xavier Society For the Blind*
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> 248 West 35th Street
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> Suite 1502
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> New York, NY 10001
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> *xaviersocietyfortheblind.org <http://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/>*
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> *212-502-7607*
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> [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/XavierSociety>[image: Facebook]
> <https://www.facebook.com/XavierSociety/> [image: Instagram]
> <https://www.instagram.com/xaviersociety/>
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