Guest Author - Carla Ruschival
Greeting cards are a wonderful way to let people know you are thinking about them on a special occasion. Quality braille and large print cards are available from several sources; order by phone or over the Internet for convenient delivery right to your door.
The cards described below are high quality and suitable for sending to friends or including with a special gift. Contact each source directly for more information or to order cards. Remember that cards are produced in limited quantities; you might want to start your own collection as a keepsake.
1. THE 2008 CARD FROM HADLEY - In the Hadley tradition, braille holiday and photo cards carry the greeting "Wishing you peace, happiness and the spirit of the season" in both print and braille. These holiday greeting cards benefit The Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka, Illinois. Hadley promotes independent living through lifelong distance education for people who are blind and visually impaired, their families and blindness service providers. This card is produced by The Woman’s Board of The Hadley School. The artwork was created by Kay Moffitt, artist and Woman’s Board member. $25 for a box of 25 cards; imprinting available at an additional cost. Photo cards, album book cards, Advent calendars and Sally Foster wrapping paper are also available.
To place an order by phone, call 800-323-4238. Or visit the Hadley website to download an order form in PDF or text format.
2. QUALITY GREETINGS FROM APH - The American Printing House for the Blind has several beautiful cards for you this season. APH cards feature the work of blind and visually impaired artists. All cards have both print and braille and come boxed with matching envelopes.
The "May Your Light Shine" APH InSights Art Holiday Card features the artwork of Margo Langohr, an 81-year-old visually impaired artist. This inspirational painting depicts a woman reaching toward a shooting star and includes a die-cut, tactile star shape. 10 cards and envelopes; $7.00.
The "Sunset on a Ski Slope" InSights Art Holiday Card depicts a hillside covered with snow and evergreen trees. The design is by Barbara Zochowski, a visually impaired student artist. The card features die-cut and embossed trees. The print message reads: "May the Joy of Your Holidays Be Evergreen" 10 cards for $7.00.
The "Snow Walker" APH InSights Holiday Card has a whimsical painting of a visually impaired snowman with a cane. The art is by Adrianna Gamble, a visually impaired student artist. The image is printed and embossed. The print/braille message reads: "Happy Holidays!" 10 cards for $10.00.
APH also offers print/braille note cards featuring the artwork of blind and visually impaired students and adults. For more information, visit their website at www.aph.org.
