Save the Date & Get Reading List Ready
The National Federation of the Blind is proud to partner with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults for the 2022-2023 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest. This Braille literacy contest is for students and adults learning Braille across the US to compete against participants in similar contest categories for seven weeks. Participants will:
The contest will begin on December 5, 2022, and run through January 23, 2023. Registration opens November 7. Get your reading list ready. We are excited to get started reading with you!
Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.
Expand your child’s Braille library and toolbox. Check out the Braille storybook resources webpage (https://www.actionfund.org/resources/Braille-book-resources) for information on free books, lending libraries, and Braille book retailers.
Elected:
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana conducted elections with the following results:
Kane Brolin, president; Lee Martin, first vice president; Raymond Montgomery, second vice president; Abigail Fleenor, secretary; Misty Kienzynski, treasurer; and board members Dr. Evette Simmons-Reed; and Alex Gilland. In addition, two hold-over slots remain occupied: Tammy Hollingsworth; and Tyler Sherck.
We wish all of you success in your new positions.
I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.