[Nyabs] : Register for the Braille Symposium September 27-29, 2012

[Kathryn Carroll]

Registration is Now Open!

for the

Braille Symposium

September 27-29, 2012

at the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
Baltimore, Maryland


The National Federation of the Blind, a leading champion for Braille, is
excited to announce the Braille Symposium, which will provide
professionals, blind people, and other interested parties with an
opportunity to learn about and discuss promising practices in Braille
instruction and teacher preparation in Braille. The symposium will feature
sessions in three formats: vignettes from blind people on how Braille is
being used today, presentation/discussion sessions on promising practices,
and problem solution sessions.

Speakers will include leading experts who will discuss the most innovative
work that is being done on Braille today. Presentation topics will include:

·       teaching the Braille code efficiently and effectively
·       providing high quality Braille instruction to blind adults
·       current practices in Braille instruction at the university level
for future teachers of the blind
·       integrating Braille instruction into the classroom reading
curriculum
·       integrating Braille and print

Problem solution sessions will focus on:

·       the large caseloads teachers have to manage
·       setting up future teachers for success in their university Braille
courses while maintaining high standards

Visit the Braille Symposium Web page at www.nfb.org/BrlSym to register now!
You will also find information on how to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn
Inner Harbor or at the NFBJI.

To participate in discussions about the Braille Symposium on Twitter
before, during, or after the event follow the hashtag #BrlSym

For additional information about the Braille Symposium, please contact:

Natalie Shaheen, Director of Education
Jernigan Institute
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
nshaheen at nfb.org




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-- 
Kathryn Carroll
St. John's University School of Law 2013
(Ph.) 347-455-1521
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