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University Park, Pa—The University Libraries will hold a presentation on Monday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Foster Auditorium, 101 Pattee Library, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. “Louis Braille: Inventor and Provider of Hope To The Blind Through Literacy” is co-sponsored by the Happy Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, the Teaching and Learning with Technology unit of Information Technology Services, and Library Services for Persons with Disabilities.

A 35-minute video of Louise Braille’s life will be shown at the event. The presentation will also include two speakers—local congressman Glenn Thompson, of the 5th Congressional District, Pennsylvania, and Cary Supalo, president of the Happy Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. Thompson will talk about his support for people with disabilities, while Supalo will focus on the importance of Braille to the blind community. Supalo will also unveil the 2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar that will be released by the U.S. Mint on March 26.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Susan Hayya, coordinator of Library Services for Persons with Disabilities (tel: 814-865-0284, e-mail: shh2@psulias.psu.edu), in advance of your participation or visit. A captionist and an interpreter will be present at the event.

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Editor's contact: Catherine Grigor, manager of Public Relations and Marketing, University Libraries, cqg3@psu.edu, 814-863-4240.