[nfbwatlk] braille readers are leaders (BRL)

[Mike Freeman]

Count in me also, obviously, although I suspect that the brunt of the 
work will fall upon NFBW members in the Puget Sound area.

Incidentally, we oughtta work up a blurb for the web site to be put on 
right after the close of our convention.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jedi" <loneblindjedi at samobile.net>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] braille readers are leaders (BRL)


Denise, feel free to count me in. Cheers.

Respectfully Submitted


Original message:
> On November 14, 2009, a kick off for the Braille Readers are Leaders 
> (BRL)
> Program in Washington will take place at the WTBBL.  The Seattle 
> Lighthouse
> and the Department of Services for the Blind, Child and Family Program 
> are
> assisting in this effort.  Hopefully, this will be an exciting kickoff 
> and
> will set the trend for much more participation in this program than 
> has been
> the case in recent years.  We will need people who will be willing to
> participate as planners, braille reading mentors and take on other 
> event
> organizing.   By the affiliate putting out an effort in pushing for a
> dynamic and fun BRL we are again able to promote braille reading as an
> effective way of being truly literate as a blind or visually impaired 
> child.
> I am constantly hearing that even if a student is receiving braille
> instruction it is not done in a positive and fun way.  This program 
> can help
> families to encourage reading with their children.  Information on the
> program is available at
> http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NOPBC_Braille_Readers_Are_Leaders.asp?SnID=410112325
> .  The web site has not been updated for the 2010 contest but it does 
> not
> officially start until November.  The information is basically the 
> same.
> The fall Braille Reading Pals for young readers has already started.
> Braille Reading Pals should be a part of any preschool program.  There 
> are
> many ways that local chapters can support the BRL Programs.  We will 
> discuss
> this in more detail at the convention.  Please begin to think about 
> how you
> could participate and email me at cane.travel at gmail.com .





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