[Ohio-talk] Louis Braille

[Robert Spangler]

Hello:

I would echo that I would not be nearly as successful as I am without
Braille.  I was fortunate to have quality braille instruction all throughout
school and it was emphasized over and over to me that reading for blind
people is just as important as it is for everyone else.  In college, I
primarily used braille for math and Spanish but not really for other
subjects.  Lately, however, I have been trying to find ways to utilize
braille more.  For instance, over the past year, I have been reading chapter
minutes at each of our meetings.  Additionally, I am responsible for keeping
track of various pieces of equipment at work and I have found that labeling
these items in braille makes this chore a whole lot easier.  I ordered
adhesive braille sheets (what I called "sticky" braille in school) and use
these for labeling.  I have been putting the brailler I bought at the silent
auction to good use!  Finally, I imagine that I will find other ways to
incorporate braille into my studies when I start taking classes at UD next
fall.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Robby

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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Louis Braille

Good evening. Today we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Louis
Braille. He was born over 200 years and lived a relatively short life but
during his life he developed the braille system. Braille in the U.S. has
changed over the time it has been used but it is more relevant today than
ever. I believe that technology has put braille at the fingertips of more
people than ever before. Please share a braille story if you have one. I
will begin.

 

Braille has been an important part of my life since I was 11 years old. I
read to gain knowledge and for pleasure. I don't believe I would have been
successful in my career without braille. It is not a last resort for people
who are totally blind but should be taught to almost all children who are
legally blind. It should also be encouraged for adults who have lost a
significant amount of vision. Please spread the word that Braille is
awesome!!!

 

Marianne Denning, TVI, MS

 

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