[NABS-L] Is Braille Overrated?

[Kelly]

Roanna,
     I am definitaly with you on this one!  It is vital that every blind child be exposed to braille.  How much the child chooses to use it is another matter, but every child deserves exposure.  I, for one, prefer braille over print and audio, even though I could use both in a pinch.  Print is painfully slow and audio just doesn't allow for active reading.  Plus, parts of the brain responsible for reading and writing will never fully develop without some way to actively read.  It certainly depends on the student, but I would be lost without braille.

Have a great day!
Kelly

> On Jan 17, 2018, at 08:41, 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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