[Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy

David Andrews dandrews at visi.com
Tue Nov 20 03:00:29 UTC 2012




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org

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

Baltimore, Maryland (November 19, 2012):  Once again, Santa has 
enlisted the help of the elves at the <http://www.nfb.org/>National 
Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get 
<http://www.braille.org/>Braille letters out to hundreds of blind 
boys and girls this Christmas season.

<http://www.nfb.org/marc-maurer-bio>Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the 
<http://www.twitter.com/NFB_voice>National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "Santa approached the National Federation of the Blind several 
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 19 and December 17, parents can go online at 
<http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org and fill out 
<https://nfb.org/santa-letters>a Santa Braille Letter request 
form.  The form can also be printed and faxed to (410) 
685-2340.  Beginning November 27, the Braille letters from Santa will 
start going out to blind boys and girls around the country.  The 
Braille letter will also be accompanied by a print copy (for mom and 
dad to read).  Requests for letters must include the writer's name, 
the child's name, birthday, gender, mailing address, a telephone 
number, and e-mail address in case Santa's helpers at the National 
Federation of the Blind have questions.

The deadline for letter requests is December 17, to ensure that a 
return letter in Braille is received before Christmas.

The National Federation of the Blind needs your support to ensure 
that blind children get an equal education, to connect blind veterans 
with the training and services they need, and to help seniors who are 
losing vision continue to live independent and fulfilling lives. To 
make a donation, please go to <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org.



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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, 
and most influential nationwide membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.  Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for 
the civil rights and equality of blind Americans, and develops 
innovative education, technology, and training programs to provide 
the blind and those who are losing vision with the tools they need to 
become independent and successful.  We need your support.  To make a 
donation, please go to <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org
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