[blindkid] I'm writing a research paper and need help
Bo Page
bo.page at sbcglobal.net
Fri Apr 1 13:21:20 UTC 2011
If a blind child didn't learn braille then how would he learn to write/type?
There should be no segregation here; a sighted person learns the alphabet and
practices writing to learn to read and write. A blind person needs to learn the
alphabet as well, and they can't do that without practicing it. Just like
writing with a pencil is tactile, braille is tactile. You cannot teach a child
to write using only a keyboard, because otherwise he would be illiterate without
his electronic device. I can't believe that someone would actually make such a
claim that braille doesn't need to be taught and learned.
Mom of 18 year old blind from birth
________________________________
From: Kathy B <burgawicki at yahoo.com>
To: Carol Castellano <carol_castellano at verizon.net>;
BVI-Parents at yahoogroups.com; blindkid at nfbnet.org
Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 5:20:55 PM
Subject: [blindkid] I'm writing a research paper and need help
Hi All-
I am writing a research paper and am looking for information to support my
thesis. Can any of you point me in the right direction? Below is my thesis.
Carol, I included you specificly because I can use expert opinion, and I
consider you an expert.
Even though technology is so advanced that some believe braille reading for
the
blind is no longer needed, reading it is indeed important and essential for
both blind children and blind adults: this form of reading expands a
vision-impaired person's world. In fact, reading for the blind also increases
creative and critical thinking and plays a huge role in helping blind adults
contribute to society.
Thanks!!
Kathy
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