[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: Xavier Society for the Blind

Thu Feb 29 19:16:24 UTC 2024

Sheri Koch, President
NFBWV
(304) 209-8779
SLK8332015 at gmail.com

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From: Aisling Redican <aisling at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Subject: Xavier Society for the Blind
To: <SLK8332015 at gmail.com>

Dear Sheri,

My name is Aisling Redican, I am Communications and Fundraising
Manager for Xavier Society for the Blind in New York City. Xavier Society
has been providing free braille, large print, and Talking Books to people
who are blind, visually impaired, and print disabled, worldwide since 1900.
We have patrons throughout the United States and in 25 other countries and
our books aid our patrons in learning about and practicing their Faith. We
hope to reach many more people interested in our free offerings in West
Virginia.

I am also wondering if you could also help us get some information directly
to your members. We have hundreds of books available in braille and Talking
Book ranging from spiritual and religious to uplifting and 'feel good'
titles that are more inspirational than theology based. A complete listing
of our titles can be found by clicking here.
<https://xsfb.klas.com/search/search.jsf?f=-Digital+Serial*medium_ss%3ADigital%5C+Serial&p=0&q=&i=_text_&s=-dateadded_dt&l=false&mc=0>
We are very active on our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/XavierSociety>
, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/xaviersociety/>, and Twitter feed
<https://twitter.com/XavierSociety> where we share new additions to our
catalog, clients stories, and other news pertaining to our organization
daily. I would also be happy to mail brochures, flyers, and other
informational materials in braille and print if you'd like. People can
register with us by giving us a call at 800-637-9193 or emailing us at
info at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org

One of our biggest lines of service is the Propers of the Mass (basically
the missalette), which includes the readings, prayers, and responses to the
Mass on Sundays and Special feast days and is available each month in
braille, audio, and large print. In addition, we also produce braille
textbooks for children in CCD and adults in RCIA.

We would also be happy to coordinate the mailing of  *The Funny Alphabet*.
This is a great book that teaches babies and young children the
braille alphabet, with tactile examples for each letter (i.e. a koala bear
for the letter K). It is available in English and Spanish. The video
attached highlights this and some of our other offerings available to
children and young adults.

Over the last couple of years, XSB has been trying to reach many more
people in need of materials. One of our main initiatives has been to expand
our braille and audio offerings in Spanish. We currently have seven
audiobooks available in Talking Book format. This format is compatible with
the talking book machines provided by the National Library Service for
the Blind and Print Disabled. The titles we have are:

   - *La Biblia: Introducción a la Sagrada Escritura* por Rafael Ramirez
   - *Guadalupe y el Misterio del Verbo Encarnado* por Xavier Fernandez
   - *La Misa Explicada* por Padre Larry Richards
   - *El Santo Rosario* por Ruben Quezada
   - *Tender un Puente* por James Martin, SJ
   - *365 Días Acompañados Por Los Santos* por Carmen Aguinaco (read by the
   author)
   - *Guía de Bolsillo para Rezar el Rosario *por Matt Fradd

In terms of Spanish braille, we provide the Sundays readings for the Mass
in BRF (braille ready file, for anyone with an electronic braille display).
We also have *365 Días Acompañados por los Santos* available in hard copy
braille and BRF.

There are PSAs attached in both English and Spanish that we have sent to
many organizations throughout the United States, if you could pass these
along to your network and members it would be greatly appreciated! I have
also attached some flyers that might be helpful with our latest releases in
braille and audio, as well as our complete Talking Book catalog.

If you need any more information, or know of anyone in need of our
services, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thanks again!

-- 

*Aisling Redican*

*Communications & Fundraising Manager*

*Xavier Society For the Blind*
248 West 35th Street
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/248+West+35th+Street+Suite+1502+New+York,+NY+10001?entry=gmail&source=g>
Suite 1502
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/248+West+35th+Street+Suite+1502+New+York,+NY+10001?entry=gmail&source=g>
New York, NY 10001
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/248+West+35th+Street+Suite+1502+New+York,+NY+10001?entry=gmail&source=g>
*xaviersocietyfortheblind.org <http://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/>*
*212-502-7607*
<https://twitter.com/XavierSociety>[image: Twitter]
<https://twitter.com/XavierSociety>[image: Facebook]
<https://www.facebook.com/XavierSociety/> [image: Instagram]
<https://www.instagram.com/xaviersociety/>
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