[NABS-L] Is Braille Overrated?

[Jameyanne Fuller]

While you might use a computer or listen to audiobooks, it is essential to
have all the tools you can, just like sighted students. Learning Braille
gives students fundamental understanding of grammar and spelling, improves
their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, and ultimately
prepares them to be more successful in school and work. It would be
ridiculous to propose that sighted students only learn to read and write
through audio means. It's ridiculous for that to be considered for blind
students. I have a blog post ranting about this somewhere. I'll try to find
it.
Jameyanne

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alexandra
Alfonso via NABS-L
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 10:00 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alexandra Alfonso <alliefa1999 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Is Braille Overrated?

I agree. Although you migt use a computer for college and imployment,
it's still important for you too at least learn braille.

On 1/17/18, roanna bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Students,
>
> I hope all of you are doing well.  Yesterday my dad met a blind
> student who came into his office to pay their tuition during the
> afternoon rush.  He told my Dad that he tells people that braille
> is overrated.  I think it is importat for all blind children to
> learn to read and write braille.  The use of braille is essential
> for both personal academic and employment success.  What are your
> thoughts on this?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Roanna Bacchus
>
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