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Humanware Braille Literacy Scholarship Program

Every parent wants the best for their child and braille literacy is fundamental to a blind child's success. Starting blind children on the road to literacy as early as they are able and choosing the right tools is key to their success.

By using modern and appropriate tools:

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Very young children can start scribbling with dots, having fun and beginning to learn through experimentation and play.
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Parents can become actively involved in their child's literacy development.
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Appropriate expectations for children can result from giving them independence to learn and explore.

HumanWare US is proud to launch the 2009 Braille Literacy Scholarship Program.

The Mountbatten Learning System Award

A Mountbatten Learning System and all associated software and accessories will be awarded to one child in the United States. Applications on behalf of children between the ages of 3 and 8 years, who are learning braille or are assessed as a future braille learner will be accepted. In one thousand words or less, tell us why you feel braille literacy will be key to your child's success and describe the role you think the Mountbatten Learning System will play in their future.

The winner will receive a Mountbatten Learning System Educational pack containing: MB Learning System, Mimic Display, keyboard and MBcomm PC to MB communication software.

Applications must be submitted with the signature of an Early Childhood or early intervention professional and/or parent. Parents/professionals are welcome to provide any supporting material to their application. All applicants must reside in the United States or its Territories. Winners must be willing to participate in promotional events and to attend a public award ceremony.

Entries should be mailed to:
HumanWare
Braille Literacy Scholarship Program
175 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520
Postmarked no later than September 30, 2009