[NFB-Seniors] Fw: Lego launches bricks with braille
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Hi Ruth!
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> On Aug 21, 2020, at 3:37 PM, Ruth Sager via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Janie,
> Please start making a file of these kinds of things we can add to the resource list. Thanks ever so much. Also, I'm going to send you another email of a person whose talking to our Maryland Library for the Blind about a phone that can do _some smart things. I don't know about it so will forward the announcement. This person may be able to speak for apart of a session at our retreat? Thanks again! RS
>
>> On Aug 21, 2020 12:06 AM, Jane Degenshein via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hey gang for your information.
>> Thought you may want to share with your grandkids . . .
>>
>> From: Jane Degenshein
>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 12:03 AM
>>
>> Subject: Lego launches bricks with braille
>>
>> FyI
>> I foound this a wonderful idea!
>>
>> Lego launches bricks with Braille
>> https://www.deccanherald.com/international/lego-launches-bricks-with-braille-875705.html
>>
>> UPDATED: AUG 20 2020.
>>
>> Danish toy maker Lego said Thursday it was launching a new version of
>> its iconic plastic bricks featuring Braille for the blind or visually
>> impaired in seven countries.
>>
>> The bricks have the same shape as the regular ones, but the studs on top
>> are rearranged. "The bricks are molded so that the studs on top reflect
>> individual letters and numbers in the Braille alphabet while remaining
>> fully compatible with the Lego system," a statement from the company said.
>>
>> The bricks also feature a printed version of the symbol or letter.
>> Lego said it wanted to encourage blind and visually impaired children to
>> explore new ways of learning to read and write.
>> "With thousands of audio books and computer programs on the market
>> today, fewer young people are learning Braille. Yet, individuals with
>> blindness or impaired vision all over the world rely on Braille to work,
>> study and enjoy their daily lives to the fullest," Lego said.
>>
>> The new bricks will first be sold in Brazil, Britain, Denmark, France,
>> Germany, Norway and the United States, before being extended to another
>> 13 countries in early 2021.
>>
>> In 2019, Lego allocated 25 per cent of its earnings to the Lego
>> Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>> Keep Smiling,
>> Janie Degenshein
>> Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have!
>> Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open)
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