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 Louis Braille Bicentennial Coin Launch,
Baltimore, US
Information
on Louis Braille Bicentennial Launch
“You Are
Invited. The National Federation of the Blind would like to invite you to
the launch of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar! When: March 26, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m.
(Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
Where: National Federation
of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 1800
Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Don't miss your chance to be a part of history! Join the National Federation of the
Blind in our effort to bring awareness to the Braille literacy crisis by
celebrating the release of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar
(the first United States
coin to contain proper tactile Braille) on March 26, 2009, at the NFB
Jernigan Institute in Baltimore,
Maryland.
Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and will last until
approximately 1:00 p.m. Attendees will have the first opportunity to
purchase the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar. U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy will speak at the event and will also be available
to sign letters of authenticity.
Dr. Fred Schroeder will be the master of ceremonies and
Dr. Marc Maurer will offer the keynote address.
A fair with light refreshments and Braille activities
for all ages will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with
the launch ceremony.
The event will also mark the nationwide release of a
groundbreaking report on the Braille literacy crisis in America. This, you will not want to miss.
To attend the event Register online or call (410)
659-9314, extension 2230. For more information about the Louis Braille
commemorative coin visit the Web site of the U.S. Mint.”
National Federation of the Blind
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