[Ohio-Talk] Braille Readers Are Leaders

Sat Nov 9 21:05:58 UTC 2019

thank you all for your suggestions.

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> On Nov 9, 2019, at 3:57 PM, marianne denning via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> We can certainly do things to challenge each other, too. I plan to participate and I don't have much time for pleasure reading. It seems like most of my reading is at bedtime and I am listening, then. I love to read Braille books but finding time is my challenge. 
> 
> Here are some suggestions:
> 1. Set a number of minutes or pages you will read each day
> 2. Read books that are familiar to you if you are a beginning Braille reader
> 3. Find a buddy and do "shared" reading
> 4. Give yourself a reward when you have read for a certain amount of minutes or pages
> 
> I recommend beginning by reading a minimum of 30 minutes every day and try to increase as the time goes by. Please let us know what you are reading.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Barbara Pierce via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:59 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Barbara Pierce <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Braille Readers Are Leaders
> 
> 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
> 440-774-8077
> 
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Nov 9, 2019, at 8:29 AM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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!
>>> 
>>> 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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