This is another post I'm sharing as a general FYI. If your children are learning braille, here's a great way to reinforce that braille is cool - even Santa thinks braille is cool! I know a lot of children with albinism don't learn braille as a matter of course, and I know that it's a topic of great controversy. But for those out there who are learning it, I thought they might find this fun.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Christopher Danielsen Public RelationsN ational Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281(Cell)cdanielsen@nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind Partnerswith Santa Claus to Support Braille Literacy
Blind Children to Receive Letters from Santa in Braille
North Pole (November 19, 2007): Once again, Santa Claus has enlisted the help of the National Federation of the Blind to respond to letters from young Braille readers. Blind children who wish to send Braille letters to Santa can submit their letters to the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, which will then Braille Santa’s response.
Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We are pleased and proud to partner with Santa Claus to assist him in making Christmas even more fun for blind children. This enormously successful program not only assists St. Nicholas in his work, but also helps to promote Braille literacy among blind children. Braille literacy is the key to success and opportunity for the blind. Writing a Braille letter to Santa Claus and receiving his response in Braille is an exciting and fun way for blind children to practice their Braille skills.”
The National Federation of the Blind will send Braille replies from Santa to letters received from blind children and their parents. Letters to Santa may be in Braille or print. Each reply will be in Braille and print so that parents and children can read together. The replies will be in contracted Braille unless otherwise specifically requested.
Braille or print letters to Santa may be sent to Santa Claus, c/o National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. Letters may also be requested at www.nfb.org. Letters must include the writer’s name, the child’s name, birthday, and gender, mailing address, and a telephone number in case Santa’s helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions. Letters must be received by December 18 to ensure a return letter is received before Christmas. For more information about this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, 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 United States. The NFB 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Christopher Danielsen Public RelationsN ational Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281(Cell)cdanielsen@nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind Partnerswith Santa Claus to Support Braille Literacy
Blind Children to Receive Letters from Santa in Braille
North Pole (November 19, 2007): Once again, Santa Claus has enlisted the help of the National Federation of the Blind to respond to letters from young Braille readers. Blind children who wish to send Braille letters to Santa can submit their letters to the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, which will then Braille Santa’s response.
Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We are pleased and proud to partner with Santa Claus to assist him in making Christmas even more fun for blind children. This enormously successful program not only assists St. Nicholas in his work, but also helps to promote Braille literacy among blind children. Braille literacy is the key to success and opportunity for the blind. Writing a Braille letter to Santa Claus and receiving his response in Braille is an exciting and fun way for blind children to practice their Braille skills.”
The National Federation of the Blind will send Braille replies from Santa to letters received from blind children and their parents. Letters to Santa may be in Braille or print. Each reply will be in Braille and print so that parents and children can read together. The replies will be in contracted Braille unless otherwise specifically requested.
Braille or print letters to Santa may be sent to Santa Claus, c/o National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. Letters may also be requested at www.nfb.org. Letters must include the writer’s name, the child’s name, birthday, and gender, mailing address, and a telephone number in case Santa’s helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions. Letters must be received by December 18 to ensure a return letter is received before Christmas. For more information about this and other programs of the National Federation of the Blind, 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 United States. The NFB 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.
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