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National Federation of the Blind
\nPartners with Santa to Promote Braille Literacy<\/p>\n

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Baltimore, Maryland (November 15, 2010):<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

This notice arrived in my e-mailbox this morning.<\/p>\n

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Have you ever wondered how blind children communicate with Santa at Christmas time? Here is the answer.<\/div>\n
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Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: \u201cSanta approached the National Federation of the Blind a couple of years ago and asked us to be his helpers. I\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Between November 15 and December 20, parents can go online at www.nfb.org<\/a> and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request form.<\/b> 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\u2019s name, the child\u2019s name, birthday, gender, mailing address, and a telephone number or e-mail address in case Santa\u2019s helpers at the National Federation of the Blind have questions.<\/p>\n

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

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