[NFBofSC] Santa Letters and Winter Celebration!

[Steve Cook]

Santa Letters and Winter Celebration

 

The National Federation of the Blind works to get more Braille into the
hands of blind and low-vision children. We are excited to provide Braille
letters and activities to celebrate the holiday and winter season in
December. Each letter is part of a fun celebration packet of activities. The
celebration packet is accompanied by a print copy for the whole family to
participate.

 

Santa Letters

Every December, the National Federation of the Blind helps Santa send
letters in Braille to young blind children across the country. A young boy
with a white cane sits on Santa's lap, Christmas tree and north pole mailbox
in the bachground

 

It makes my son feel included and special.  He loves the recipes and being
able to read the letter on his own.

 

Our children love getting letters from Santa in braille!  Thank you for this
very thoughtful program.  Role models and societal approval matter so much
to a little kid wanting to fit in.  Thank you!

 

How did it start? Well, more than ten years ago, Santa asked us to be his
honorary elves. Ever since, we've been helping him send letters in
contracted Braille to blind children who are ten years old and younger in
the United States. Along with the Braille letter, Santa includes a print
letter so that those who might not read Braille can follow along. He also
includes other fun holiday activities.

 

Winter Celebration Letters

My student (7 yrs.) loves receiving these letters and this past holiday he
was able to read his own letter (grade 2). He was so excited! 

 

Polar bear parent stands near an ice sheet with cub

 

We are excited to also offer winter-themed Braille letters so that parents
of children ages ten years or younger can select the option that best fits
their family. Along with the Braille letter, the celebration packet includes
a print letter so that those who might not read Braille can follow along.
English and Spanish available.

 

Request Your Child's Santa or Winter-Themed Letter Today

The deadline to request a Santa or winter-themed letter for your child is
December 17, 2022. Request your child's letter today.

 

Direct Link to Request a Letter From Santa
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters
/english-form> 

 

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