[Blindtlk] Fwd: December 2006 E-Newsletter for RFB&D Members

Tue Dec 19 08:59:24 CST 2006

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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEMBER_NEWSLETTER?_ED=aRsLYpC-9Q2SAHBY2E-zW2>View 
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>Listen Up!
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>Issue #5, December 2006
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>Welcome to Listen Up!, RFB&D's Bimonthly Electronic Newsletter for Members
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>In this edition of Listen Up!, we get you into 
>the holiday spirit with a seasonal reading list, 
>handpicked by our expert librarians, to help you 
>keep audiobook use fresh and interesting during 
>the long holiday break. Meet RFB&D® member 
>Keegan Fowler-Burns, a bright student and 
>successful nonprofit entrepreneur who has given 
>back to her community in countless ways. We also 
>introduce you to Nooria Nodrat, who, after 
>losing her vision following an attack on the 
>subway, trained for the New York City Marathon 
>and completed the grueling 26.2-mile course last month.
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>Don’t forget, the deadline for RFB&D’s 2007 
>National Achievement Awards (NAAs) is this March 
>and the first applications are already coming 
>in. In this issue, find out how you can apply. 
>Also, Listen Up! now provides a handy rundown of 
>titles recommended by RFB&D’s reference 
>librarian. Another new regular feature, Have you 
>Heard?, provides a listing of the latest events, 
>opportunities and information of potential interest to RFB&D members.
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>A reminder that you can always e-mail any 
>general story ideas, comments or suggestions to 
>our newsletter editorial staff at 
><mailto:media at rfbd.org>media at rfbd.org. For more 
>information on submitting the name of a member 
>for a profile, refer to the Wanted: Your Success 
>Stories section in this and every edition of Listen Up!
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>To all of our members, their families and 
>educators, from all of us here at RFB&D, we wish 
>you a happy and joyous holiday season and a very happy new year!
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>Go Digital!
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>In six months, RFB&D will offer audiobooks only 
>on CD. Described is the latest Go Digital! information for members.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC2?_EC=3esJt7B-qLQskZzJKF41N6>Read 
>about the latest news as RFB&D members Go Digital!
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>Supporting Our Students: Keeping Audiobook Use 
>Fresh and Students Engaged During the Holidays
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>As the holiday season approaches, student 
>attention turns to toy commercials, gift lists, 
>vacation and fun. This can be a challenging time 
>to keep students focused on academics, but RFB&D’s audiobooks can help.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC3?_EC=liikdUmqyAIpiVm36Hv2iA>Read 
>about tips for teachers looking to keep students 
>reading and learning through the holidays...
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>Applications Now Being Accepted for RFB&D’s 2007 
>National Achievement Awards Totaling More Than $50,000!
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>Applications are now available for RFB&D’s 2007 
>National Achievement Awards (NAAs) — our annual 
>program for college seniors with visual 
>impairments and high school seniors with learning disabilities.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC4?_EC=pW4xb4oCb_AUybTdsuh0IM>Find 
>out eligibility information and how to apply for 
>RFB&D's 2007 National Achievement Awards...
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>RFB&D Librarian’s Choice
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>RFB&D’s latest monthly list of recommended 
>titles focuses on “life writing” — 
>autobiographies, biographies and reference books 
>about fascinating historical people and events.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC5?_EC=IFO-FzaKo2Qw6nvMc_xUmi>Read 
>about the latest recommends from RFB&D's Librarian's Choice...
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>The Cost of Doing Business
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>As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, RFB&D has 
>no guaranteed sources of income and relies on 
>government funding and the generosity of 
>corporations, foundations and private donors to 
>offset our operating and programming expenses. 
>Find out how a small show of support can help 
>out RFB&D in a big way, in some cases, at no cost to you.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC6?_EC=yASQ8lAyHxUSBjAoh9D3uQ>Read 
>more about how to help RFB&D in ways big and small...
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>RFB&D Member Never Loses Sight of the Finish Line
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>Profile of Nooria Nodrat, an RFB&D member who 
>recently ran her sixth consecutive New York City Marathon.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC7?_EC=bJPVmDBQKrI_4bco6YzrF2>Learn 
>about the amazing life story of RFB&D member Nooria Nodrat...
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>Young RFB&D Member Shows Compassion and Entrepreneurial Spirit
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>After RFB&D gave Keegan Fowler-Burns of Tyler, 
>TX, the leg up on her school work, Keegan used 
>her newfound spare time to raise money for those 
>less fortunate. Find out how this 12-year-old powerhouse did it.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC8?_EC=7C_Nky7xYOUQu4fdqlyT7Q>Read 
>more about RFB&D member Keegan Fowler-Burns...
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>Have You Heard?
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>The latest events, conferences, publications, 
>activities and other items of interest to members of RFB&D.
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC9?_EC=gWSAHeBf7GEn7NSWYQCe5Y>Read 
>more about items that may be of interest to RFB&D members...
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>Wanted: Your Success Stories
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>The best success stories are those submitted by 
>RFB&D members and educators. Find out how to submit yours and be recognized!
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/DEC2006_MEM_SEC10?_EC=wBzleq5VbKqaDRX2l2FBqQ>Find 
>out how to submit success stories to RFB&D...
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