PERMISSION
As the parent or guardian of the contestant, I hereby give permission for the contestant to participate in the upcoming Braille Challenge preliminary contest and, if contestant qualifies, the Braille Challenge Finals and awards ceremony in Los Angeles, CA (collectively "Events"
LIABILITY RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
In consideration of Braille Institute of America, Inc. ("BIA") permitting contestant to participate in the Events, I, on behalf of myself, the contestant, our heirs, successors and assigns, hereby waive and release, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless, BIA, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents, including regional coordinators (collectively "Releasees") from, any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss, arising from or related to the contestant's participation in the Events.
I have read this permission and release form, and understand that by signing it, I am giving up substantial rights I and/or the contestant would otherwise have to sue or recover damages for losses occasioned by the Releasees’ fault. I sign this permission and release form voluntarily.