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Save the date - Friday, June 4, 2021 - The First Annual Braille Literacy Canada symposium: From Braille Literacy to Empowerment

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Braille Literacy Canada (BLC) will be holding a virtual braille symposium on Friday, June 4th, 2021 from 1 – 6 PM EDT. This event will be of interest to braille readers, educators, transcribers, parents and anyone else who is passionate about the empowerment that braille literacy brings!

A host of exciting and world-renowned speakers will give half hour presentations (beginning at the start of each hour) followed by time for Q&A and discussion. The day will conclude with a fun round of braille trivia at 5 PM!

The event will be free of charge to members and $20 for non-members. Interested in becoming a BLC member? Annual membership is $20 - check out our membership section for more information or write to us at info@blc-lbc.ca for details!

More details coming soon – Mark the date in your calendars! This will be an event you will not want to miss.