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<font size=2>HI Federationists and Friends,<br>
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<font size=2>We are pleased to announce that this fall
there will be some new additions to the NFB's wonderful Braille Readers
are Leaders program. For starters, we are going to be expanding the
program to include some new categories. New categories will include
competitions for :<br>
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<font size=2><b>**</b>Teens--beginner, intermediate, and advanced readers
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**Adults--beginner, intermediate, and advanced readers <br>
And so much more! <br>
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<font size=2> Don't worry
though. We're still keeping the original Braille Readers are
Leaders that we all know and love. But, we will be adding some new
components to that as well. The program is slated to kick off in
November with these new additions, so start brushing up on your
contractions and warming up those fingers! Please stay tuned for
more details as they develop. <br>
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<font size=2>If you have ideas or suggestions for
Braille Readers are Leaders, or any other Braille programs, please
let me know. You can contact me at the National Center, or email me
at <a href="mailto:Mhartle@nfb.org">Mhartle@nfb.org</a> or
<a href="mailto:Mthorpe@nfb.org">Mthorpe@nfb.org</a>. Thanks.
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<font size=2>Sincerely,<br>
</font><font face="Georgia" size=2><b>Mary <i>Jo T. Hartle<br><br>
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<font face="Georgia" size=2>Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC<br><br>
Director of Education <br>
Jernigan Institute <br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND <br>
1800 Johnson St.<br>
Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:MTHORPE@nfb.org">MTHORPE@nfb.org</a> <br>
</font>Fax: (410) 659-5129<br>
Visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a> <br>
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