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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Santa Letters and Winter Celebration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Santa Letters<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It makes my son feel included and special. He loves the recipes and being able to read the letter on his own.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Winter Celebration Letters<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Polar bear parent stands near an ice sheet with cub<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Request Your Child's Santa or Winter-Themed Letter Today<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline to request a Santa or winter-themed letter for your child is December 17, 2022. Request your child's letter today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters/english-form">Direct Link to Request a Letter From Santa</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://twitter.com/notifications"><span style='color:blue'>Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC on Twitter</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://mbasic.facebook.com/groups/552011319424198/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.AboLMvZ8dSPmWBBuQd14ZuMY0-Cof3aVcONU96eD_tI-4qCkaTDytKCU9wULzYlauWBZMVTW-PYC0h6Pgk1sjh0TVBb-4a5irZIfcuPcV5eXo6RRq2y2tASPpNlWLCu7LMX3atVS2kRdj-DzAmIS32Z8ZMAB7m3joDGNcrFqYLJ8yn_Jw3dqhBYTKa6qfUdEHqe_cPmlnOdn0FC86nzP7IzSSnZ_fgQ0UlRLuLlaZLm2YTQRobTOu3H7xwIJbOe-wlAspKS7IaGcj-rThu9iL5HCOOwb8xnDDMc16dselOv3kvl3Lxos5Tf1D7xClskRXVmTMluUMcFkXw9YH1mjVai-B_tHuZouz1RPUUwzZn8NCj5Q-1YXH2NiQE5IVJgv1GsBLaYB0eXRH5fWyN-9qRRRnkyiF4r7eon2PEOVmwfl1_XmftWFWv6SmET3VtFZbiuiXCewPVds8euQkqJMiQGS2X2VJxxY3aggzDf9AAeXlMJ8f-h20s643xWQyLLDeE8SyBMbB9rENaeAKzE3evjj2moqgzcTpqnHnV-2OqhCTUJkjAFPv9-xUz3MLFMAL_I&paipv=0&eav=Afb6FlIptKhK1CuHROfH0TJoYsGowi7ygZfdHa6pzynLWVRmtFIiTHULLSLfyE1GObA"><span style='color:blue'>Anderson Chapter of the NFB of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-SC-343263089815304/"><span style='color:blue'>Computer Science & Technology Division on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/"><span style='color:blue'>National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/"><span style='color:blue'>Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center On Face Book</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/Scabs1944/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.%7B%22unit_id_click_type%22%3A%22graph_search_results_item_tapped%22%2C%22click_type%22%3A%22result%22%2C%22module_id%22%3A1%2C%22result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22session_id%22%3A%22dde06b014c19c1fa49889d82a62edcda%22%2C%22module_role%22%3A%22ENTITY_PAGES%22%2C%22unit_id%22%3A%22browse_rl%3Aaed5eb18-5eed-4148-8ec7-5150ce26bf7b%22%2C%22browse_result_type%22%3A%22browse_type_page%22%2C%22unit_id_result_id%22%3A103680927718372%2C%22module_result_position%22%3A0%7D"><span style='color:blue'>South Carolina Association of Blind Students of the NfB of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr"><span style='color:blue'>South Carolina Parents of Blind Children of the NFB of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://mbasic.facebook.com/groups/1506731962883176/?refid=46&__xts__%5B0%5D=12.Abodg5JmFRPQkqQatXybP0cAONf53ZxWtmOJ27YSmnmLs7IozJRJ0x5xTs7WQtl5e356GO_UppDEzvfGR26PCJlrVT8IOTb2vJ87xoAlwkPJHgoXfzCpvRs0pLYRjQsmmEjaYbzesCW-Mxo_PZoQZ3d9gszz3ZScqe11hgT3r8KWClXoZkx7pN_vgaonjMJRwnTfQzcywB4pzb9_n6In5R1xOa9dmFKiMkSh9AkCyXYphAKB-I1DT3v2K1WUaWICdDOGdnD7Iex65VzfFkVnTM6UhxNyBXghx8yDxgYCMYEsxmWdT_cvqXdIj-l6XsM1MikXbCcNkHqm55W49b13o6aua23NKnHPeDaYIpSjSQPcooQSgHj8V1cN1cJ0zakaZkOiXxyEsNpJ2pcx8Fm3ZXPWxV6oOUU2hdXhlcuCDx_mORek19ss8YLbArD1sFY1Z1luPVs-28IqYQzp-Nf2MvJHSHSp9W-LKB_Rkc8L0sLyM5UW7WUNwwqwOQu_l7fxXJc9L2Olr41nkA1IV2A_IMKSF0qdpVvn7boQW7U0rhaTYm0RJIDm-j_B_zbsvfqycF8&paipv=0&eav=AfYIn3HG1b1u-xcmP7Tj8vTckVcWK1yr3LaAHL29bSBB9RkFJTxg3cjZx6e6V3cqx1Y"><span style='color:blue'>Upper Dorchester Chapter of the NFB of SC on Face Book</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>