[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners

[Debbie Gabe]

Hi Sanho,
We talk about braille. People who come to the meeting range from those who
learned braille as young kids to adults just now beginning to learn braille
and everyone I inbetween.  So far we have talked about all the ways we use
braille, hand and upper body position to read braille,checking on if your
touch is light enough, memory devices for certain braille contractions - it
all depends on questions people have. We've talked a little bit about the
UEB code changes, because many people have not learned that yet. So if you
have specific questions, join us and bring them up. Of if you read fluently,
come and offer advice and support to those who are struggling.

Debbie

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Behalf Of Sanho Steele-Louchart via NFB-Braille-Discussion
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2021 11:49 AM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners

Debbie,

Is Hawaii's braille group meeting about the mechanics of the code or just a
social interest group?

Warmth,
Sanho

On 7/10/21, Debbie Gabe via NFB-Braille-Discussion
<nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Aloha,
> I read braille as often as I can - hard copy books - all kinds - 
> mystery, thrillers, sci fi, romance, nonfiction. Usually the books I 
> read in braille are between 3 to 7 braille volumes long. Any longer 
> and it discourages me because I don't read very fast.
> I am currently reading through the "Lincoln lawyer" series by Michael 
> Connelly, but I also read books from book clubs I belong to.
>
> I take my braille book on buses, cars, planes, to appointments, 
> anytime and anywhere I might have to wait a minute or more. I read 
> while I watch TV at night, while listening to NFB virtual conventions. 
> There are some days I don't get a lot of opportunity to read and I 
> really miss it when that happens. I love feeling the pages of braille 
> and turning the pabes and watching the progress I make as I move the
bookmark through the volume.
>
> I love talking about braille also.
>
> For anyone interested, the NFB of Hawaii has an "All About Braille" 
> zoom meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 12 noon Hawaii 
> time (3 pm on the west coast and 6 pm on the east coast). If you are 
> interested and don't already receive our emails about our zoom 
> meetings, please respond to me and I will add you to our email list to get
the zoom link.
>
> Happy reading, all.
> Debbie Gabe
> President, Braille Division,
> NFB of Hawaii
> -----Original Message-----
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> <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Debra Baxley 
> via NFB-Braille-Discussion
> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:35 AM
> To: Susan Jolly via NFB-Braille-Discussion 
> <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Debra Baxley <debrabaxley330 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Literacy for Adult Learners
>
> I found myself at age sixty reading fifty Braille pages a day; I was 
> surprised.  I really like reading poetry because most poems are short; 
> one can stop  after readiing a poem, and not loose the thought.  I 
> also love reading the Bible, especially, the Psalms.
>
>
> Debra On 7/10/2021 2:57 PM, Susan Jolly via NFB-Braille-Discussion wrote:
>
>> One thing that seems to be missing from this discussion is reading 
>> because one enjoys the content.  I'd be interested to learn what the 
>> braille readers on this list most enjoy reading.  I know that lots of 
>> people look forward to what is sometimes called guilty pleasure or 
>> beach reading.  Could be a romance novel or a young adult book or a 
>> murder mystery or poetry or a gossip column or one of many other 
>> possibilities.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>> Susan J.
>>
>>
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Sanho
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