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The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast recently purchased 250 copies of "Over in the Ocean, in a Coral Reef" to benefit both sighted and blind children in Florida. Working with Braille International, clear Braille overlays were added to the book, one set for beginning readers and another for those more proficient at reading Braille. 180 copies of the book have been sent to blind schools and agencies across the state.
With the remainder of the books, the Museum is working with Braille International to develop educational programming for use with sighted children, teaching them the basics of the Braille system, while incorporating other tactile activities.
I'm meeting with Linda Wiggins, Director of Administration at Braille International next week to learn more about this wonderful project and to see and "feel" what has been done with my book.

More to come....