[Mdpobc] Question of the day

[Kyle Richmond]

My thought is mostly 99% should be Braille at school at this grade.  Reason 
why school is doing this right now is because it is much much cheaper and 
easier for them and the school does not want to spend the money or time on 
Braille books.  On rare occasion audio books at that age is ok, and I think 
audio books are fine if he wants to read for pleasure in the evenings at 
home, etc.  Moving into higher grades, such as 11th and 12th grade in high 
school and college, more audio books will be necessary.  Although Braille is 
more important now, he also needs the skills to use the audio book 
technology, such as how to mark pages, etc., how to download/upload books, 
etc.  These are also necessary skills in college, etc.  Don't mention that 
to the school, however, he needs braille now.
Jill Richmond

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trudy Pickrel" <tlpickrel at hotmail.com>
To: "Maryland Parents of Blind Children List" <mdpobc at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:48 PM
Subject: [Mdpobc] Question of the day


> So last night at parent teacher conference I find out that they have been 
> allowing our son in six grade to do all audiobooks. Reason why I don't 
> know. The language arts teacher said will you please consider allowing him 
> to do this after I stated that this was concerning to me. Because he says 
> he wants  reading to be enjoyable. Excepting all thoughts on this.
>
> Mine is No. Must have Braille under fingers. If their  concern is slowness 
> and enjoyment the only way to get that is with repetition.
>
> What is your thoughts
>
> Trudy Pickrel
> President Md Parent Blind Children.
> 301-501-1818
> Www.TLCbytheLake.com
>
>
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