American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
Future Reflections Special Issue on Technology WHAT'S HAPPENING
by Lisamaria Martinez
Braille-tastic Readers, Hip-Hip Hooray!
From cities and towns both near and far,
Braille readers gathered, setting the bar.
Their fingers danced through tales of delight,
Exploring great stories by day and by night.
The Braille Readers Are Leaders contest began,
In 2024-2025, with a wonderful plan.
Tracking their minutes, their stories, and more,
They read with passion, eager to explore.
The American Action Fund took a stand,
Promoting Braille across the land.
“Braille is a right,” they proudly state,
“Ensuring access for all is totally great!”
Here’s the tally, crisp and clear,
Of dedicated readers far and near.
Participants Logging Minutes: 224
Youth: 77
Adult Novice: 37
Adult Intermediate: 48
Adult Expert: 42
Teachers: 20
Total Minutes Read: 495,595
Now for the top readers,
Who are fast becoming leaders:
1st place: Sawyer
1st place: Zachary
2nd place: Charity
3rd place: Sophia
1st place: Luise
2nd place: Juniper
3rd place: Mila
1st place: Mila
2nd place: Promise
3rd place: Lucy
1st place: Narjis
2nd place: Princess Eleanor
3rd place: Hailey
1st place: Amare
2nd place: Meredith
3rd place: Nadiya
1st place: Naima Leigh
2nd place: Alfonso Simental
3rd place: Donna Casteen
1st place: BJ Snyder
2nd place: Michelle Mills
3rd place: Alexis Payne
1st place: Cassandra Xavier
2nd place: Anna Trotman
3rd place: Shane Popplestone
1st place: Alyson Romine
2nd place: Sarah Savell
3rd place: Krystal Guillory
Keep reading in Braille, let your fingers roam,
For every good book is a place to call home.