[blindlaw] Best Tech for Oral Arguments

[Kelby Carlson]

I can't remember the last time I used braille paper, besides music in college.

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From: Stewart, Christopher K via BlLaw  <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 9:03 am
Subject: Re: [bllaw] Best Tech for Oral Arguments

>
>
> Hey Folks,
> 
> Of course, it's to each their own, but the best strategy for guiding
> my oral arguments is actual, hand-written braille notes. This has two
> advantages, the typing of the notes helps to reinforce your
> familiarity with your argument and its factual/legal backing. And, you
> have the freedom of the entire page.
> 
> I use relatively short paragraphs with a space between so I can run my
> fingers down the page and have guideposts for where I am. Usually, I
> keep one page in the back that is nothing but case citations, just in
> case someone decides to ask for a full cite. This rarely happens in
> practice from what I understand, but it frequently happens on mmoot
> courts in law school.
> 
> If you have more than a 15 or 20 minute argument, I would advise
> putting your notes into a notebook with braille tabs to help you
> structure your argument. When it's time to move to issue two, simply
> turn to the tab with issue two brailled on it, and "bingo!" Technology
> is a wonderful tool, but I think the single-line nature of refreshable
> braille display is a huge disadvantage in oral arguments.
> 
> Best,
> Chris
> 
> 
> - 
> Chris K. Stewart
> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate
> Senior Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal
> Co-President, American Constitution Society
> President, Election Law Society
> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010
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