[nfbmi-talk] [nfbmi-talk: Braille is forever!

Thu Apr 28 13:40:08 UTC 2011

Jeff, this is such a great question!  
I have thought about it a lot, because so many people have tried to tell me that Braille is dead.  I just think that there is no replacement for Braille.  When I am out, and I arrange to meet with someone, I don't have my computer with me, and I don't yet use my I Pod calendar.  I always have my slate and stylus and a card, to write the appointment down.  Then, at home, I put it into my computer, or wherever else I might need to post it so that I don't forget...now that I am older than dirt you see, it is very easy to forget things.  

Besides that, there is nothing like holding a Braille book in your hands and reading it, wherever and whenever you like.  Books on computer, and even recorded books are not the same.  I like recorded books and I certainly use them sometimes, but if I really want to remember what I have read, again Braille is best.  Once my fingers have seen those words, they are in my head.  That just doesn't happen in the same way when I listen to recorded books.  

I am willing to make a deal with society: The day that sighted people are willing to get rid of their pens, pencils, writing paper and every kind of book, magazine, pamphlet and sign, then I will think about getting rid of Braille.  I am confident that day is a long way off.  I pray that it never comes.  

CB
On Apr 27, 2011, at 8:50 AM, jeff crouch wrote:

> i know this is off topic just want to know what you all think. some
> boddy at my school asked me how important is braille, and i told them
> it is very important, cause i know that technology is starting to take
> over braille, but what would happen if technology was to brake. do you
> think braille will die out in 10 to 15 years.. thinks
> 
> Jeff Crouch
> 
> 
> On 4/26/11, J.J. Meddaugh <jj at bestmidi.com> wrote:
>> How is this on topic for this list?
>> Unless it's related to the MCB in some way, in which case I apologize.
>> 
>> J.J.
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>>> Here is some information from the Snyder Administration, in case you are
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>>> Larry Posont
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>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Terri Reid
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>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:11 AM
>>> Subject: Snyder Administration: Day 116 update
>>> 
>>> 
>>> April 26, 2011
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greetings:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Today marks Day 116 of the Snyder Administration. Just last week the
>>> Governor announced our new director for the Department of Corrections.
>>> Jackson County Sheriff Dan Heyns will be joining our team starting June 1.
>>> 
>>> We thank Dick McKeon for his service as our interim director and look
>>> forward to working with Dan Heyns.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Governor Snyder also traveled to Cadillac for the first annual Governor’s
>>> Breakfast at the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce.  A sold out crowd
>>> greeted the Governor (along with some protestors) during his visit up
>>> North. Governor Snyder made several other stops on this brief visit to the
>>> 
>>> area. Here are some recent photos –
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> As has been reported, a compromise has been reached on the Governor’s tax
>>> and budget plan. The tax plan portion should beginning working its way
>>> through the Legislature this week. I encourage you to contact your
>>> legislator and ask them to support the Governor’s plan. Budget hearings
>>> are in full swing and both chambers are still confident that the budget
>>> will be done by June 1.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Tomorrow, Governor Snyder will present a special message on education
>>> reform. This plan doesn’t reward schools and students for just showing
>>> up – it rewards outcomes and performance. This proposal will drive high
>>> expectations for an emerging system of schools and educators. We can no
>>> longer accept the status quo and allow Michigan students to suffer due to
>>> continued inaction. Following Governor Snyder’s remarks, you’ll be able to
>>> 
>>> review the complete proposal online at www.michigan.gov/snyder.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Below, please find a couple of interesting news reports you may not have
>>> seen.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The Toledo Blade: “Snyder shows unexpected political savvy”
>>> 
>>> http://toledoblade.com/JackLessenberry/2011/04/22/Snyder-shows-unexpected-political-savvy.html
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The Detroit News: “Wolfram: Enough is as good as a feast”
>>> 
>>> http://detnews.com/article/20110414/MIVIEW/104140346/Wolfram--Enough-is-as-good-as-a-feast
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Midland Daily News: “Our View: Bitter Medicine”
>>> 
>>> http://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/article_95f21edc-b748-5ca8-b6d6-9d984f9c441c.html
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Snyder: State needs to reinvent education system
>>> 
>>> http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/26/news/doc4db5b3717dbfb761303572.txt
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks for all you do.  As always, please let me know if you have
>>> questions or comments.
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> Terri Reid
>>> 
>>> Director of External Affairs
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>>> Governor Rick Snyder
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