[Blindtlk] Transition

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

My transition was from a blind school to a public school in the state of Oregon. Now it happened a long time ago, and things have changed. Then, assistive technology consisted of braille books, a tape recorder, and a manual typewriter. My area of the state did not have a TVI, so I got to invent solutions on my own. I'm not sure that this worked for everyone.
I learned that I could draw graphs of algebra on paper resting on a screen, using crayons. I learned that since I couldn't see a lot of the things in biology, I kept the lab notebook for my partner and stayed well ahead in the text. In short, I had to learn to be fairly self-sufficient. 
I don't know that I would have the skills I have today if I hadn't learned that self-reliance back then. Times change.

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Roanna Bacchus via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 1:09 PM
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Cc: Roanna Bacchus
Subject: [Blindtlk] Transition

Dear Members,

I would like to start a discussion on the topic of transition.  I remember when I made the transition from elementary school to middle school.  My mobility teacher and  went to the school for a tour before the begninning of my 6th-grade year.  We had to put all of the braillers in my class before the first day of school.  
I'd love to hear what you have to say about this topic.

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