National Braille Press is Publishing braille programs for world famous Rose Parade

Seen in photo from left to right: Joan Souza, Elizabeth Bouvier, Tracey Reynolds, staff members of National Braille Press.

National Braille Press (NBP) is publishing braille programs for the world famous Rose Parade® during the Tournament of Roses® in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016. The Tournament of Roses wanted to ensure that blind and visually impaired guests are included in the Rose Parade experience. The complimentary braille programs, coordinated by the Tournament of Roses Community Relations Committee, will be available at a viewing area reserved for the blind and visually impaired, one of three street-level viewing areas along the parade route reserved for people with disabilities and their guests.

“We are happy to provide the award winning Rose Parade braille program to our blind guests so that they may fully enjoy the parade experience while welcoming the New Year on January 1,” said Alex Young, Tournament of Roses Community Relations Committee Chair.

Tickets for the areas reserved for people with disabilities and their guests are free but must be reserved in advance through the City of Pasadena’s Accessibility Issues Coordinator.

“The National Braille Press applauds the Tournament of Roses for their efforts to make the pageantry and splendor of the Rose Parade accessible to blind and visually impaired guests,” said Brian MacDonald, President of National Braille Press. “The braille programs will give descriptive information about the parade to the blind and visually impaired which will supremely enhance their Rose Parade experience.”

At the Post Parade on January 2nd and 3rd the Tournament will designate special viewing hours for disabled visitors and senior citizens. Complimentary braille programs will also be provided at this event to blind and visually impaired guests. This is the fourth year that NBP has produced braille programs for the Rose Parade.

For more information please visit www.tournamentofroses.com.

About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®

The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the Rose Parade®, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of associated events. Nine hundred thirty-five volunteer members act as ambassadors of the organization and contribute upwards of 80,000 hours of manpower each year. The 127th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Find Your Adventure” will take place Friday, January 1, 2016, followed by the 102nd Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual. Learn more at www.tournamentofroses.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About National Braille Press

A non-profit braille publisher, National Braille Press promotes literacy for blind children through outreach programs and provides access to information by producing information in braille for blind children and adults. www.nbp.org

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