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

Thu Apr 28 17:13:11 UTC 2011

I agree with CHristine.  Braille in my humble opinion will never be a
dead form of writing.
Being in school myself I wish I had more access to braille.  My books
for massage therapy aren't in braille and I'd love if they were.
Technology is good but if you can't read, write or spell then as a
blind person you would be considered illiterate.
I'm not saying that I don't use technology because I certainly do; but
I'm apt to use braille much more.

Laura

On 4/28/11, Christine Boone <christine_boone at comcast.net> wrote:
> 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.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
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>>>> Here is some information from the Snyder Administration, in case you are
>>>> interested.
>>>> Larry Posont
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Terri Reid
>>>> To: Larry Posont
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Terri Reid
>>>>
>>>> Director of External Affairs
>>>>
>>>> Governor Rick Snyder
>>>>
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