[Ohio-talk] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

[Eric Duffy]

Please do what you can to help spread the word about this important project.
This won't cost us anything except for a little work to get the word out.

Eric
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 19, 2012):  Once again, Santa has enlisted the
help of the elves at the National 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 several 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 19 and December 17, parents can go online at www.nfb.org
and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form.  The form can also be
printed and faxed to (410) 685-2340.  Beginning November 27, the Braille
letters from Santa will start going out to blind boys and girls around the
country.  The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for
mom and dad to read).  Requests for letters must include the writer's name,
the child's name, birthday, gender, mailing address, a telephone number, and
e-mail address in case Santa's helpers at the National Federation of the
Blind have questions.
 
The deadline for letter requests is December 17, to ensure that a return
letter in Braille is received before Christmas.  
 
The National Federation of the Blind needs your support to ensure that blind
children get an equal education, to connect blind veterans with the training
and services they need, and to help seniors who are losing vision continue
to live independent and fulfilling lives. To make a donation, please go to
www.nfb.org.
 
 
 
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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most
influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the United
States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and
equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology,
and training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision
with the tools they need to become independent and successful.  We need your
support.  To make a donation, please go to www.nfb.org