[Nfbf-l] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB, Groupon and Braille Literacy

[Kirk Harmon]

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On Jul 15, 2012, at 11:09 AM, <lappland at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Sherri,
> The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind is hosting the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Program on July 16-27, 2012. It is a wonderful program and we are grateful to the NFB Jernigan Institute for sharing their curriculum with us.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Carolyn Lapp
> Executive Director
> Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
> 2315 S. Congress Avenue
> Palm Springs, FL 33406
> (561) 642-0005
> info_focb at bellsouth.net
> 
> Please remember to support the Center by making a tax deductable gift of a dollar or more to our worthy programs. Thank You!
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 5:03 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB, Groupon and Braille Literacy
> 
> 
>> This supports getting Braille into the hands of children.
>> 
>> Sherri
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: David Andrews
>> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 8:33 PM
>> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB, Groupon and Braille Literacy
>> 
>> 
>> Buy an NFB Groupon July 11-18 to Support Braille Literacy through the
>> Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) programs
>> 
>> 
>> The National Federation of the Blind, the nation's leading advocate for
>> Braille literacy, and Groupon Grassroots, the philanthropic arm of Groupon,
>> are teaming up to bring Braille into the lives of more blind children who
>> need it.
>> 
>> The NFB Groupon will be available on the Groupon page beginning on July 11,
>> and running through July 18.  Groupon subscribers can pledge support for NFB
>> BELL programs in increments of $15, with each purchase helping to provide
>> one bag of Braille supplies to a blind child participating in the BELL
>> program.
>> 
>> The BELL program is a two-week intensive Braille program for all blind
>> children. It incorporates learning centers as well as group lessons and
>> blindness skills. Children participate in recess, explore physical
>> activities, and prepare their own lunches. At the end of the program, each
>> child receives a BELL bag that contains a gift certificate for a Braille
>> book, a slate and stylus, and other items based on each individual program.
>> Every $15 Groupon purchase will fund a BELL bag!
>> 
>> To participate in the Braille literacy effort, visit our unique Groupon
>> page. It can be found at
>> http://www.groupon.com/deals/dc-brd-grs-national-federation-of-blind
>> 
>> You must be a Groupon subscriber to purchase a Groupon.  If you are not
>> currently a Groupon subscriber and would like to become one in order to
>> purchase a National Federation of the Blind Groupon, you may visit Groupon's
>> subscription Web page.
>> 
>> Spread the word about Braille literacy and the BELL program. Share this link
>> with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, and via e-mail. Every $15
>> helps to end the Braille literacy crisis!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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