[Nfbofnc] Fwd: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

[Tim Jones]

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From: Freeh, Jessica <JFreeh at nfb.org>
Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with
Santa to Promote Braille Literacy
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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

*Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org



*National Federation of the Blind
Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

*


*Baltimore, Maryland (November 15, 2010):*  Once again, Santa has enlisted
the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan
Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls
this Christmas season.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
“Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago
and asked us to be his helpers.  I’m quite fond of the fellow and was
delighted that we could assist him in his work.  Braille literacy is the key
to success and opportunity for the blind, but unfortunately too few blind
children are learning it today.  This program will not only spread holiday
cheer but will also serve an important educational purpose, as blind
children will be able to practice reading Braille as they enjoy their letter
from merry Saint Nicholas.”



Between November 15 and December 20, parents can go online at
www.nfb.organd fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form.  The form
can also be
printed and faxed to (410) 685-2340.  Beginning December 1, the Braille
letters from Santa will start going out to boys and girls around the
country.  The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for
mom and dad to read), and parents can choose the contracted or uncontracted
form of Braille for the letter.  Requests for letters must include the
writer’s name, the child’s name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a
telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa’s helpers at the National
Federation of the Blind have questions.


The deadline for letter requests is December 20, to ensure that a return
letter in Braille is received before Christmas.  For more information about
this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, please
visit our Web site at www.nfb.org.

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
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improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research,
technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It
is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the
nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of
the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the
United States for the blind led by the blind.  Please visit our Web site:
www.nfb.org.



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