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Any idea where to donate resources for learning Braille (self.Blind)
submitted by sanjoseescape
I have a few books which teach braille, published by the Braille Institute I believe, and then a beginner's book which is written in braille. I still have an interest in learning braille but I doubt I would get to it in the next couple years, seems like someone might be able to benefit in the shorter term by these resources. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on where I could donate these materials, or, if you yourself could use them maybe let me know and I could arrange something.
sanjoseescape [OP] 2 points 4y ago
Hey guys, I found this:
http://nopbc.org/braille-book-fair
I have learned something - apparently you do not even need to pay shipping when shipping braille items! How cool is that?
EDIT: i was wrong about the shipping! Here are the guidelines and what applies https://about.usps.com/publications/pub347/pub347_v03_revision_102015.htm looks like it might be more about, shipping materials that are used to aid in visual impairment. However, for anyone wanting to ship books in general, remember to specify it is "media mail". Books that are sent through the USPS qualify for media mail and it's much cheaper shipping (I always remember its about $2.50 when I send books through media mail!)
http://nopbc.org/braille-book-fair
I have learned something - apparently you do not even need to pay shipping when shipping braille items! How cool is that?
EDIT: i was wrong about the shipping! Here are the guidelines and what applies https://about.usps.com/publications/pub347/pub347_v03_revision_102015.htm looks like it might be more about, shipping materials that are used to aid in visual impairment. However, for anyone wanting to ship books in general, remember to specify it is "media mail". Books that are sent through the USPS qualify for media mail and it's much cheaper shipping (I always remember its about $2.50 when I send books through media mail!)
fluffernutter59 1 points 4y ago
$1
These guys may be able to use it. I'm attending right now and they have a bit of a lack of beginner braille materials... Funding is kinda tight.
As far as I know free matter works to Canada as well, but I'm not sure if that's only within or across border too.
These guys may be able to use it. I'm attending right now and they have a bit of a lack of beginner braille materials... Funding is kinda tight.
As far as I know free matter works to Canada as well, but I'm not sure if that's only within or across border too.
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