[blindlaw] Braille

[davant1958 at gmail.com]

Hello,
As people have said, the more tools you have, the more choices you can
exercise.
You can put them in play at any moment, depending on the situation.
As for whether to learn Braille, if possible, you should try to learn it if
it will aid you not just in your practice, but in your every day life. You
don't have to be a fast reader, but you can still have it in the tool box.
If you can't learn it for some reason, then you will have to find other
means for getting, keeping and using information.


Denise R. Avant, Esq
President,
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
773-991-8050
Live the life you want.
For more information about NFBI,
Go to www.nfbofillinois.org.

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Singh, Nandini via
BlindLaw
Sent: Friday, February 1, 2019 9:51 AM
To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Singh, Nandini <NSingh at cov.com>
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Braille

It really depends on the setting for me whether to use Braille or a screen
reader. I use Braille for taking notes when speaking with co-counsel,
opposing counsel, or else second chairing a witness interview. Much to my
dismay, I cannot productively listen to two streams of audio, so Braille
works better because it is quieter. I use it during presentations, which are
largely memorized. However, the Braille, whether on a display or on index
cards, in part reminds me of my main points and in part gives me something
to tactually manipulate, as I like to fidget. Finally, Braille is good for
labeling. I have often taken a slate and stylus to a sheaf of print
documents and punched out the title on the first page so when I come across
said packet later, I can just check what it is.

The most amusing side to all this is having to shred Braille notes after a
matter is concluded! I realize that chances are slim that anyone who enters
our firm would be able to read them. However, they still count as attorney
work product and should be handled accordingly. Needless to say, this goes
for how you would deal with any brf or other digital Braille electronic
files.

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindLaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sanho
Steele-Louchart via BlindLaw
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:53 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Cc: Sanho Steele-Louchart
Subject: [blindlaw] Braille

All,

Good evening. Do you use braille on a regular basis in trials or for
notetaking purposes? 

Warmth,
Sanho


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