[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Plans For Another Braille Summit

[rbacchus228 at gmail.com]

Dear Members,

Happy New Year to all of you. Today I was listening to the video and reading the report about the Nls Braille Summit that was conducted in June of 2013. This conference was hosted by the National Library Service For The Blind And Physically Handicapped and the Perkins School For The Blind. More than one hundred librarians, instructors, and other stakeholders from across the country attended this gathering. During this event, everything from federal policies, braille production, promotion, and the use of braille displays were discussed. This report highlighted many of the recommendations that were brought up at the conference. It has been six years since this conference took place. I know that Nls is working on a low-cost refreshable braille display for its patrons. Do all of you think it is time for another Braille Summit? If you were planning the next one, what topics would you discuss? What role should the Nfb, Nls, Acb, and Aph play in planning the next Braille Summit? Would you invite parents and blind children to this event? Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Roanna Bacchus