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

[Dan Burke]

FYI - A great program for the holidays.


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From: "Freeh, Jessica" <JFreeh at nfb.org>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:06:14 +0000
Subject: National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to
Promote Braille Literacy
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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>


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


Baltimore, Maryland (November 19, 2012):  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 19 and December 17, 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 November 27, 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 17, to ensure that a
return letter in Braille is received before Christmas.


The National Federation of the Blind needs your support to ensure that
blind children get an equal education, to connect blind veterans with
the training and services they need, and to help seniors who are
losing vision continue to live independent and fulfilling lives. To
make a donation, please go to www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.




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