Louis Braille School

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As we approach the final weeks of preparation for our first annual Louis Braille School Benefit Auction, we are warmed by the interest and generosity of our friends throughout the world. It is truly wonderful to receive calls and email messages from people who have heard about the auction asking if they may donate items, if they may be of help, and if may they come.

Items available for bid come from as far away as Poland and as nearby as our friends and neighbors in Edmonds. Some of the items have touching and personal ties to our school. There are many special donations, too many to mention here. Please browse the growing list of auction items in our online preview. The list changes as new items arrive, so check back often.

On Thursday, January 22, Carolyn Meyer, director of the Louis Braille School, will present a program about blindness to members of the Edmonds Lions Club. Lions Club members, with eyes closed, will participate in a short lesson in reading braille with their fingers. They will learn about the tools and skills that help people who are blind live full and independent lives.

For more information, feel free to call or email.

Blues in the Schools is coming to the Louis Braille School on January 25 from 11 am to noon

Blues in the Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational music programs for schools. Blues in the Schools hires musicians to teach the history of the Blues, a musical art form that originated in Africa, to young students and teach them to play musical instruments.

Blues in the Schools musicians will be at the Louis Braille School on Thursday, January 25, to present a special program for our students. Music will be explored in a hands on setting with the children actively participating in the creation of music and songs.

There is no cost for this program. Please join us in saying “thank you” to Blues in the Schools for this very special gift to the Louis Braille School. The web site address for Blues in the Schools is www.bluesintheschools.org. Thank you!

On January 20, 2007, Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett will present an all-day program about vision challenges titled Can You See How I See? The Louis Braille School will offer information and hands-on workshops about braille and what it is like to be blind. The program for children ages 3-12 will run from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Children’s Museum is located at 1502 Wall Street, Everett, WA. Phone: 425-258-1008. Website: www.imaginecm.org

Carolyn Meyer, director of the Louis Braille School, was awarded ‘The One World Award’ by the Washington Council of the Blind at its annual convention in November.

Carolyn was recognized because of her outstanding contributions which have provided an opportunity of equal access for people who are blind or partially sighted. Because you do what you do, blind children are taught skills affording them independence for life, and the use of braille will live on in Washington State. Your efforts represent large steps in the concept of one world for all.

The Washington Council of the Blind has a rich history of legislative and community involvement. It works to promote equality, independence, and opportunity for blind individuals in all aspects of the community.