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Seedlings Braille Books for Children

“In the past, braille books were scarce and very expensive, making it difficult for blind children to obtain the materials they need to read and succeed. For 25 years, we have been working hard to change this … to give blind children the same chances that sighted children have to learn to read and love to read. Over the years, I have become increasingly committed to getting braille books into the hands of the
very young children: toddlers and preschoolers. Studies have shown that children need to be surrounded by books at a very early age in order to become good readers.”

“The grant from Art Van enabled us to make over 1,000 Print-and-Braille Books available on loan for all the visually impaired toddlers and preschoolers of Michigan. With access to this large pool of braille books, preschool teachers now have the materials needed to encourage early braille reading and parents have been able to nurture the love of reading at home.”

–From Seedlings’ Executive Director

Seedlings Braille Books for Children

  • Bubbipaula

    I hope you win and get lots more books in the hands of blind children!
    Paula

  • Bubbipaula

    I hope you win and get lots more books in the hands of blind children!
    Paula

  • Linda Hautala

    Good Luck, Seedlings!
    Linda

  • John

    This is a fantastic and greatly needed buisness. It’s a one of a kind. 

  • Jareds_mom

    Growing up with Seedlings truly made a difference in our lives. Here’s hoping many more lives will be enhanced through this wonderful organization.

  • Baumanc

    Seedlings is a one of a kind organization that has helped so many children and their families by providing low cost/high quality Braille books.  Thanks for getting books into the hands of children all over the world to promote Literacy!
    Collette

  • Patches_Thompson

    You have been so giving. I hope you win.

  • Vtalerico88

    Thank you for all the wonderful books, I hope you win!

  • Ron Day

    Keep up the good work. I hope you win. The process to vote was confusing.

  • Lhfritz

    Seelings is a great organization that has helped many Blind and Visually Impaired Children
    discover the joys of reading their own books.  You cannot put a price on the joy and pride these
    children experience with each book they receive.   Seedlings started with a dream and has reached
    across the U.S. putting braille books into the hands of many young children.  One can only wish them
    continued success. 

  • Guest

    Can’t stop voting for my favorite charity!! – Allison Joy

  • Jenbilloneill

    Seedlings is an amazing organization with incredible people behind it.  My daughter’s live is more complete because of Seedlings.

  • Debbie

    Great books. My grand daughter loves them. I hope you’re in the running.

  • jeannette zaza

    Keep giving us the best braille books ever! Hope you win, jeannette Zaza

  • Joanne Keefer

    What a great service you provide for the visually-impaired.  I’m voting as much as I can to help you continue your good work!    

  • Ccrozier985

    Wonderful organization! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication! You have all helped so many children. Blessings to all!

  • Loricattano

    My daughter loves her books from Seedlings I hope you win!!!

  • Guest

    I have been a volunteer for Seedlings. I can’t think of a more wonderful and giving organization; giving the opportunity, like never before, for blind children the joy of reading. Debra Bonde has opened a world of stories for the very young, up to teens that thrill the imagination, and widen their world, making minds soar with new discoveries.

  • Linda Hautala

    Good Luck!  I hope you win!
    Linda Hautala, TCVI

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/GVEKEUAB4AHLTJXJJMXTFCGG6U D.

    Just voted. Hope you win.  You provide a great service.
    Daphne

  • meena

    Seedlings Braille Book Programme where kids receives free book is Awesome…

 
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