[Nfbn-announce] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

[Amy Buresh]

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

 

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

 

Baltimore, Maryland (November 14, 2011):  Once again, Santa has enlisted the
help of the elves at the National <http://www.nfb.org/>  Federation of the
Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of
blind boys and girls this Christmas season.  

 

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of 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 15 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org
and fill out a
<http://www.nfb.org/Forms.asp?MODE=NEW&SnID=2&Forms_FormTypeID=-45>  Santa
Braille Letter request form.  The form can also be printed and faxed to
(410) 685-2340.  Beginning December 1, the Braille letters from Santa will
start going out to boys and girls around the country.  The Braille letter
will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read), and
parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted form of Braille for the
letter.  Requests for letters must include the writer's name, the child's
name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail
address in case Santa's helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have
questions.

 

The deadline for letter requests is December 20, to ensure that a return
letter in Braille is received before Christmas.  For more information about
this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, please
visit our Web site at  <http://www.nfb.org/> www.nfb.org.  

 

 

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.  Please
visit our Web site: www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/> .

 

 

 

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