In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month in January, former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal visited Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) in Atlanta to discuss his children’s book, “Veto the Governor’s Cat,” which is now available in braille, and to raise awareness of GLS resources for those who are blind or print-disabled.
The release of the braille edition builds on Deal’s commitment to literacy, inspired by the late First Lady Sandra Deal’s lifelong advocacy for early childhood education. “Making ‘Veto the Governor’s Cat’ available in braille is another step toward ensuring that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to experience the joy of reading,” said Governor Deal. “Literacy is a tool for empowerment and equality, and accessibility is key to achieving that. Inspired by Sandra’s lifelong dedication to early childhood education, our mission is to break down barriers to education – whether through Braille for children who are blind or bilingual editions for Spanish-speaking families – and create opportunities for all children to learn, grow, and thrive.”
Vice Chancellor for Libraries & Archives and State Librarian Julie Walker also participated in the event.
“We are grateful for Governor Deal’s continued leadership and passion to promote literacy for all children,” said Walker. “We encourage more people to visit Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to take full advantage of their programs and accessible materials for those who are blind or whose physical abilities require the use of materials in audio format or braille.”
GLS partners with public library systems to give Georgians access to materials from the free national library program administered by the Library of Congress and the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (NLS). GLS is located inside the Fulton County Central Branch Library on the first floor in downtown Atlanta.
Check out “Veto the Governor’s Cat” in braille through GLS or in standard print via the PINES catalog. Learn more about GLS at gls.georgialibraries.org.
