[blindkid] Question: Braille Displays or Paper Braille for Increased Reading Speed?

[Allison Hilliker]

Hi All,



I had a question that came to my mind due in part to the fascinating Braille discussion we've had on this list lately. Do you know if Braille format has any impact on Braille reading speeds and fluency? In other words, is one more likely to increase their reading speed by using hardcopy Braille as opposed to a Braille display? Or does Braille reading speed simply increase with practice regardless of how one gets their Braille? Are your kids/students increasing reading speeds through their displays or do they still use hardcopy a lot when learning?



I ask because an NFB member who is also a Braille instructor once told me that It is harder to increase reading speed using a Braille display than it is using paper Braille. Does anyone know if this is true?



Thanks,

Allison