Tag Archives: Contests

NFB Writing Contests

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Dear Fellow NFB Members The 2016 writing contest for youth and adults will close for submissions on April 1st. Less than a month to get your work into the competition! a 2016 WRITING CONTEST GUIDELINES Adult contests … Continue reading →

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2015 NFB Writer’s Division Contest

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Phouka

From the mailbag: 2015 NFB WRITERS’ DIVISION WRITING CONTEST The annual youth and adult writing contests sponsored by the NFB Writers’ Division will open January 1st and close April 1st. NEW THIS YEAR: 2015, being the Federation’s 75th birthday, the … Continue reading →

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Accessibility Contest

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Phouka

From the mailbag: We welcome you to submit your best work on improving accessibility of the Web, Mobiles, and Wearables for people with and without disabilities to the International Web for All Conference (W4A’15), conveniently co-located with WWW’15 and MobiSys’15. … Continue reading →

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Help the NFB Find Its New Song

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Glory, Glory, Federation; Our Cause Goes Marching On Since 1969, “The Battle Song of the NFB,” or “Glory Glory Federation,” as its most popularly known among Federationists, has been our battle cry from the convention hall to … Continue reading →

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Onkyo Braille Essay Contest

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Phouka

From the mailbag: Greetings: The Onkyo Corporation is again sponsoring a braille essay contest for people of all ages.  Contest winners receive cash prizes valued from $500 to $2,000. The link for full information and application for the contest is … Continue reading →

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Help CCVI Win $10,000

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Phouka

CCVI is one of 10 charities up for a $10,000 grant from the Fox 4 Charity Challenge. We’re currently in 2nd place behind Wayside Waifs, a local animal shelter.  Please help us take first and help the kids at CCVI!  You … Continue reading →

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Win Convention Accomodations from the NFB of Ohio!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Phouka

Yes–it’s time to clear out the email again.  From one of my favorite mailing lists: The NFB of Cleveland presents a wonderful opportunity to attend the national Convention in Orlando Florida from July 2, 2013 to July 5, 2013.  Read … Continue reading →

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Onkyo Braille Essay Contest

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Phouka

The Onkyo Corporation is again sponsoring a braille essay contest for people of all ages. Contest winners receive cash prizes valued from $500 to $2,000. The link for full information and application is below, but here are the basics. Please … Continue reading →

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From Wonderbaby.org: Braille Creative Writing Contest

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Phouka

I happened to catch this on Twitter and knew I had to pass it along.  If you have a young, creative braille reader, this is a great opportunity to help him/her expand her braille writing skills.  As explained on Wonderbaby’s … Continue reading →

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2013 NFB Writing Contest Now Open

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Phouka

From today’s email: 2013 NFB Writing Contest is Now Open The annual youth and adult writing contests sponsored by the Writers’ Division of the NFB are now open for submissions! The closing date is April 1st. Adult contests, poetry, fiction, … Continue reading →

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