Laurel Jean at age 7
 Mission Outreach Of
Music By Laurel Jean
Psalm 71:17-18: Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.  Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.
Laurel Jean at age 7,
reading to the Church from her Braille Bible
1407 D Trailmore Dr., Charleston, SC  29407
  843-608-6890 or 618-423-9783 (Central IL)
 
E-mail: info@laureljean.com
    Laurel Jean is pictured here, at age seven, reading from her first Braille Bible, presented to her by the Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lakewood, IL.  "I grew up thinking that every blind person had the supportive family and community that I had, and the same opportunities to learn to read and hear the Gospel," she says. "It was not until I began presenting on the professional level that I realized this not to be true."

   It is because of this realization, and the inspiration of the supportive people in her own life, that Laurel Jean is committed to serve as an ambassador between blind and sighted individuals.  "Most of my presentations are not necessarily blindness related, " she continues. "but each offers a unique opportunity to educate, if only by example."

   A determined advocate for Braille Literacy and Awareness, she incorporates into her programs the reading of her Braille Bible, and the sharing of her own humorous, educational anecdotes.

   In church settings, while presenting programs for Worship, Laurel Jean is often asked to deliver the Children's Message, and to speak to all ages of Sunday School classes, sharing, answering questions, and demonstrating Braille.  People of all ages enjoy seeing their names in Braille, as well as the Braille alphabet, and having the opportunity to ask questions about how blind people accomplish things that are sometimes taken for granted by those who can see.

   In public and private schools, Laurel Jean customizes for all ages, programs which combine music with lighthearted sensitivity and awareness workshops.  During these classroom visits or school assemblies, students receive Braille alphabet cards, their names in Braille, and lots of time for questions and answers.  "I hope that when children leave my presentations, they have a new understanding of and appreciation for not only blindness and Braille, but their own literacy and learning as well," Laurel Jean says.

   Laurel Jean and her organization are also available to provide consultation, coaching and workshops for blind or visually impaired individuals, their teachers, families and colleagues.  These services address posture, presentation, etc., as well as goals and the availability of resources (including Braille music and Christian literature).

   You are invited to prayerfully support Laurel Jean and her mission by scheduling one of her programs or by purchasing her recorded music.  A portion of all proceeds from bookings and album sales is dedicated to the promotion of Braille literacy and the provision of Christian material in Braille.  Other direct financial contributions are sincerely appreciated, but are not tax deductible.

   The following Christian Braille producers are supported by Laurel Jean:

Assemblies of God, National Center for the Blind
1445 N. Boonville Ave.
Springfield, MO  65802
(417) 831-1964
http://blind.ag.org

Braille Bibles International
PO Box 378, Liberty, MO  64069 
(800) 52-BIBLE
http://braillebibles.org

Christian Record Services, Inc.
and National Camps for Blind Children
4444 South 52nd Street
Lincoln NE  68516-1302 
USA
or
PO Box 6097
Lincoln NE  68506-0097
USA

Phone: 402.488.0981
Fax: 402.488.7582
Web site: http://www.christianrecord.org

Lutheran Blind Mission
7550 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119-4409
(888) 215-2455
http://blindmission.org

Xavier Society for the Blind
154 E. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010-4595
(800) 637-9193 
 

To learn more about Guideposts in Braille, visit:
http://www.dailyguideposts.com/braille_application.asp
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