[Arizona-students] New Book to be Launched!

[Arielle Silverman]

I know the NFB Jernigan Institute is far from us in Arizona, but still, this is really cool!

>From: "Riccobono, Mark" <
MRiccobono at NFB.ORG>

>To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
>Subject: [Ncbys] New Book To Be Launched!
>
>Dear Colleagues:
>
>The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, in partnership with NASA and the Joseph Henry Press, is hosting the launch of an exciting new
book, Touch the Sun: A NASA Braille Book by astronomy author Noreen Grice.  The event will be on December 2, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will
feature:
>
>·       Hands-on, three-dimensional displays and science activities designed by Grice and consultants from NASA.
>·       A brief program and question and answer session with the book's author and other key individuals involved with the development of the book.
>·       Introduction of the star of the event-Touch the Sun.  All blind children and youth attending the event will get a free copy and the opportunity
to ask questions or discuss the book and other astronomy topics with Grice and NASA scientists.
>·       Lunch
>·       An optional after-lunch tour of the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind (IBTCB).
>
>There is no charge for the event-you will be the guests of the NFB, NASA, and the Joseph Henry Press.  However, registration is required for an accurate
lunch count and so that we can have enough copies of Touch the Sun available for each blind or visually impaired student present.  You may register by
filling out the registration form (
http://nfb.org/nfbji/tts/registration.doc)
and sending via mail, fax, or email to:
>
>Barbara Cheadle, Director of Parent Outreach
>        Jernigan Institute
>        National Federation of the Blind
>        1800 Johnson Street
>        Baltimore, MD 21230
>        Fax: 410-685-5653
>        Email:
bcheadle at nfb.org

>

>For more information about the event, please visit
http://www.nfb.org/nfbji/tts.htm
or contact me at 410-659-9314, ext. 2368, or
mriccobono at nfb.org.
We hope to see you there!!!
>
>Sincerely,
>
>
>Mark A. Riccobono, Director of Education
>Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
>
>
>Mark A. Riccobono
>Director of Education, Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>1800 Johnson Street
>Baltimore, Maryland   21230
>Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2368
>Fax: (410) 659-5129
>Email:
mriccobono at nfb.org
>
Visit
www.nfb.org
>

>NOW IS THE TIME!!!
>Donate to the 2005 NFB Imagination Fund drive and support a future full of opportunities
>http://www.nfb.org/nfbrti/inaugural_fund.htm
>
>Come Touch the Sun at the NFB Jernigan Institute - December 2, 2005
>http://www.nfb.org/nfbji/tts.htm

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I know the NFB Jernigan Institute is far from us in Arizona, but still, this is really cool!
 
>From: "Riccobono, Mark" <
mailto:MRiccobono at NFB.ORG MRiccobono at NFB.ORG
>
 
>To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
>Subject: [Ncbys] New Book To Be Launched!
>
>Dear Colleagues:
>
>The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, in partnership with NASA and the Joseph Henry Press, is hosting the launch of an exciting new
book, Touch the Sun: A NASA Braille Book by astronomy author Noreen Grice.  The event will be on December 2, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will
feature:
>
>·       Hands-on, three-dimensional displays and science activities designed by Grice and consultants from NASA.
>·       A brief program and question and answer session with the book's author and other key individuals involved with the development of the book.
>·       Introduction of the star of the event-Touch the Sun.  All blind children and youth attending the event will get a free copy and the opportunity
to ask questions or discuss the book and other astronomy topics with Grice and NASA scientists.
>·       Lunch
>·       An optional after-lunch tour of the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind (IBTCB).
>
>There is no charge for the event-you will be the guests of the NFB, NASA, and the Joseph Henry Press.  However, registration is required for an accurate
lunch count and so that we can have enough copies of Touch the Sun available for each blind or visually impaired student present.  You may register by
filling out the registration form (
http://nfb.org/nfbji/tts/registration.doc http://nfb.org/nfbji/tts/registration.doc
)
and sending via mail, fax, or email to:
>
>Barbara Cheadle, Director of Parent Outreach
>        Jernigan Institute
>        National Federation of the Blind
>        1800 Johnson Street
>        Baltimore, MD 21230
>        Fax: 410-685-5653
>        Email:
mailto:bcheadle at nfb.org bcheadle at nfb.org
 
>
 
>For more information about the event, please visit
http://www.nfb.org/nfbji/tts.htm http://www.nfb.org/nfbji/tts.htm
or contact me at 410-659-9314, ext. 2368, or
mailto:mriccobono at nfb.org mriccobono at nfb.org
.
We hope to see you there!!!
>
>Sincerely,
>
>
>Mark A. Riccobono, Director of Education
>Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
>
>
>Mark A. Riccobono
>Director of Education, Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>1800 Johnson Street
>Baltimore, Maryland   21230
>Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2368
>Fax: (410) 659-5129
>Email:
mailto:mriccobono at nfb.org mriccobono at nfb.org
>
Visit
http://www.nfb.org www.nfb.org
>
 
>NOW IS THE TIME!!!
>Donate to the 2005 NFB Imagination Fund drive and support a future full of opportunities
>http://www.nfb.org/nfbrti/inaugural_fund.htm
>
>Come Touch the Sun at the NFB Jernigan Institute - December 2, 2005
>http://www.nfb.org/nfbji/tts.htm
 
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