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

[Jen]

I absolutely think it's time for another braille summit.

I would include the topics that were discussed six years ago, as well as braille use discrimination (see my other thread) and the braille literacy crisis among blind children. I would also want the critical shortage of qualified braille teachers to be discussed. I would want participants to see how braille illiteracy is connected to the 70% unemployment rate among the blind.

I would definitely invite parents and blind children to the event, especially blind parents. I would also include educators of blind children and TVIs.

I think the NFB should play a central role, especially NAPUB and NOPBC.

Jen

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

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 100 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 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  
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