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Aloha Braille

Aloha Braille. Susan “ Kukana ” Glaser, Florida Braille Challenge Coordinator. Aloha Braille. Braille is Love Braille is Affection Braille is Peace Braille is Compassion Braille is Hello Braille is Good-bye. Aloha Benefits. Students Peer support network Motivation Recognition

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Aloha Braille

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  1. Aloha Braille Susan “Kukana” Glaser, Florida Braille Challenge Coordinator

  2. Aloha Braille • Braille is Love • Braille is Affection • Braille is Peace • Braille is Compassion • Braille is Hello • Braille is Good-bye

  3. Aloha Benefits Students • Peer support network • Motivation • Recognition • Career readiness Adults • Family support network • Training opportunities

  4. Aloha Regional Events • South Florida – Ft. Lauderale • January 28, 2011 • North Florida – Tallahassee • February 11, 2011 • Central Florida – Tampa • February 18, 2011

  5. Aloha Regional Events • Pep Rally • Opening Ceremony • Student Contests • Parent/Teacher Workshops • Lunch for EVERYONE • Student Contests • Drum Circle • Award Ceremony

  6. Aloha Contests • Pre-Braille • Students in Pre-K or Kindergarten • TVI brings teacher-made materials at student’s level or Braille games, activities, reading practice will be provided by proctors.

  7. Aloha Contests • Un’s the One • Uncontracted Braille readers of all ages • Students take the 1st/2nd grade reading level contest • Spelling, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension

  8. Aloha Contests • Apprentice • Contracted or uncontractedbraille readers at the 1st/2nd grade reading level • Spelling, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension

  9. Aloha Contests • Freshman • Contracted Only! • 3rd/4th grade reading level • Spelling, Proofreading, Reading Comprehension

  10. Aloha Contests • Sophomore • Contracted Only! • 5th/6th grade reading level • Reading Comprehension, Proofreading, Speed and Accuracy, Tactile Charts and Graphs

  11. Aloha Contests • Junior Varsity • Contracted Only! • 7th/8th/9th grade reading level • Reading Comprehension, Proofreading, Speed and Accuracy, Tactile Charts and Graphs

  12. Aloha Contests • Varsity • Contracted Only! • 10th/11th/12th grade reading level • Reading Comprehension, Proofreading, Speed and Accuracy, Tactile Charts and Graphs

  13. Aloha Digital Players • Braille Challenge has gone digital! • Approved digital players for 2011 • Book Port Plus (APH on quota) • Victor Stream (HumanWare) • Download digital player instructions from Facebook or FIMC-VI website

  14. Aloha Resources • Braille Institute • www.braillechallenge.org • “Contest Categories and Sample Questions” • “Challenge Resources” • Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired • www.fimcvi.org • Book Port Plus Training November 19th and 20th • Facebook • www.facebook.com/FlBrlChallenge • E-mail • FloridaBrailleChallenge@gmail.com

  15. Aloha Registration • Student Registration • Download “Student Permission Form” from FIMC-VI website or Facebookpage and submit by December 1. • Adult Registration Online • www.fimcvi.org • Anyone NOT testing: • Teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, etc. • Family members • Volunteers • Special guests

  16. Transportation Challenge • Encourage parents to attend with students. • Obtain permission from school district to transport and attend with students. • Contact DBS or CRP (Lighthouse agency) for assistance. • Local fundraising to rent vehicle and help with travel expenses • Lions Clubs • Florida Council for the Blind • Students conduct fundraiser in community or schools • Junior Women’s League • Children’s Board • ? ? ?

  17. Aloha Sponsors • Braille Institute of America • Braille Institute Auxiliary, Inc. • HumanWare Group • Seedlings Braille Books for Children • National Braille Press

  18. Aloha Sponsors • Lions Eye Institute Foundation • Braille Works, Inc. • Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind • Lighthouse of Broward • Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind • Florida Reading and Vision Technology, Inc. • Caspers Company

  19. Aloha Sponsors • Broward County Schools Program for Visually Impaired • Florida State University Program in Visual Impairment • School District of Hillsborough County Visually Impaired Program Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired

  20. Ho'omaika'i 'ana“Aneka”! Congratulations to Annette Lamas for competing in the 2010 National Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles, Calfornia. Annette was one of 60 students in all of North America to compete in the finals. Florida is proud of you !

  21. Mahalo, Braille! • Admiration • Praise • Esteem • Regards • Respects • THANK YOU

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