Let Freedom Ring: Letters to President Obama

Last August, the NFB started a project called "Let Freedom Ring: Letters to President Obama". The project would result in a book of 100 letters explaining why braille is important. I decided to submit a letter, and I found out yesterday that my submission was one of the letters included in the book. Along with my letter congratulating me, I also received a Louis Braille Silver Dollar which I have out for all my guests to see.

This month the book of letters was presented to the Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan in a ceremony. The president and vice president of the NFB, along with two blind children, and a parent of a blind child explained to the Secretary why braille is still so valuable to the blind community, and why the literacy rate must improve in the coming years. The Secretary said that he would support the cause and share the book with the president. I am extremely proud to be a part of this book. I encourage everyone to download the full copy from the link I provided, and to read all the letters.