[Nfbf-l] Braille200 Special International Essay Competition

[Debby B]

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 Debby 
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CNIB, Canada


Braille200 Special International Essay Competition

This international essay competition commemorates the bicentennial of
the birth of Louis Braille and is made possible with funding from the E.
Ben and Mary Hochhausen Technology Award.
"Technology a Bridge to Braille Literacy - How evolving technologies
will impact or alter braille learning and teaching in 2020 and beyond"
Submissions in English of 3000-5000 words will be accepted by email on
or before April 30, 2009. 
The essay must be an original work.  Braille200 reserves the right to
publish or distribute the winning entries. Email submissions to:
shampa.bose at cnib.ca Three awards in the amount of $3,000 each will be
announced in June 2009.  Entries will be adjudicated by an independent
panel and all decisions will be final.

Eligibility:
Applications are accepted from any country in the world.  Trustees will
consider:
Students enrolled in a recognized College, University or equivalent
program; Researchers from industry, academia or applied science

For information please contact:
Trustees, The Hochhausen Fund
CNIB
1929 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G 3E8
Tel: 416-486-2500 x 7622
Fax: 416-480-7000
Email: shampa.bose at cnib.ca

SOURCE  (Extract from)

http://www.braille200.ca/competition.php