[Faith-Talk] Food for Thought: Is There Still a Need for SpecializedBibles

[sarah at sarahblakelarose.com]

Hi Tom.
I think the matter of braille Bibles is an entirely different thing as this is a truly specialized format and we access it in a way that is truly our own. A braille Bible can allow us to glean nuances about the text that would not be gleaned from an audio text without major changes to format of the presentation and distraction in the reading. Braille is truly our print medium.
I will be co-presenting at the Institute on Theology and Disability at the end of this month about the need for accessible texts and study materials, and this discussion is invaluable.


Sarah Blake LaRose, D.Min.
sarah at sarahblakelarose.com
http://www.sarahblakelarose.com

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> On May 27, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Tina Hansen via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Most of us, myself included, can and do use smart phone apps to 
> access the Bible. Knowing this, I wonder if there is still the need 
> for blindness-specific organizations that distribute the Bible.
> 
> 
> 
> You may know that last year, Audio Bibles for the Blind closed at the 
> end of June. They were the most well-known Bible distributors. So is 
> there still a place for organizations like this? Thanks.
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My answer to this question is a resounding yes. I certainly enjoy reading the Bible on my I-Phone However reading the Bible using other methods is helpful for those who are not as Tech savy. I am glad that the Bible is produced in Braille by several organizations and have found the Bible Courier to be useful. 
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