[Ohio-Talk] FW: Raise a Braille Reader

Thu Nov 20 18:25:50 UTC 2025

I hope some  NFB of OH members will consider this. 

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Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 PM
To: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
Subject: Raise a Braille Reader

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Discover Endless Possibilities with the Nation's Blind

The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults' 2025/2026 Braille
Readers Are Leaders Contest registration is now open. This Braille reading
contest encourages children, adults, and teachers of blind students to
practice their Braille skills, read their favorite books, and promote the
love of reading. There will be badges, prizes, and fun along the way.

With support from the National Federation of the Blind, the contest
officially starts on December 1, 2025, and runs through January 16, 2026. 

Find more information on the contest at www.actionfund.org/BRAL
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Believe to Achieve

Your blind child can have the life they want and the life you want for them.

"Our job is to train our children to be the best possible people they can
be, to pass on to them values of honesty and responsibility. Blindness does
not need to change any of our expectations for our children. Whether it is
taking notes or taking out the trash, the blind can do it too." - Bonnie
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Future Reflections from February 1995. 

Answers to Your Questions

Q: Is Braille still relevant? 

A: Yes, Braille is crucial for the independence and success of blind and low
vision people. People who have Braille literacy have greater academic
achievement, better employment opportunities, and higher income.

Learn from Buddy Brannan
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with Braille in the Braille Monitor. 

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Do it yourself (DIY) activities for all ages:

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News, Events, and Alerts

*	Legislative Action: National Federation of the Blind Denounces
Devastating Job Cuts Within the Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services.
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*	Educational Software: American Printing House for the Blind
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promotes Braille reading, writing, and games.

Until Next Time, Explore More

With the holidays coming up, remember to involve your blind children in the
preparation of festivities. Allowing them to help, prepare, and learn
holiday rituals will build their confidence. We encourage you to read
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Thanksgiving, a kernel book which features a collection of stories from
blind people as they prepare for the holidays and reflect on family
traditions and share their journeys towards building self-confidence and
independence.

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