[Ohio-Talk] Braille Readers Are Leaders

[Barbara Pierce]

Andra, the point is that you have to make yourself read. The teacher at the Louisiana Center used to say “Read till you Bleed.” The contest is a sneaky way to encourage people to read, read, read.
Barbara
Barbara Pierce, President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
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The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise expectations for blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Nov 9, 2019, at 9:25 AM, Andra Stover via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> This sounds like a really fun thing to do, however, I feel I need to even get faster at my braille reading. I think they would take cash away for me for being so slow LOL.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 9, 2019, at 8:29 AM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> As part of its mission to promote Braille reading, the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is sponsoring Braille Readers Are Leaders 2019-2020. Braille readers in grades K-12 compete with others in their grade category to read the most pages during the reading period from December 1 to January 18. An adult category allows adults who want to practice their Braille skills to participate as well. Registration began on November 1, and it will remain open until the final day of the reading period. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top readers in each category, and each participant will receive a packet of Braille-related gifts.
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>> A little competition is a great way to get kids (and adults!) reading. Please register and start gathering books and magazines to be ready for the reading period to begin. Braille readers are leaders!
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>> You can find the registration form, reading log form, and contest rules by visiting https://actionfund.org/BRAL. If you have questions, email braillereadingcontest at actionfund.org or call 410-659-9315.
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>> Richard Payne,  President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>> 937-396-5573 or 937/829/3368
>> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back
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