[Pibe-division] what age blind student learn signature writing what methods eexperienced tvis used found braille ccell method best

[Sara Rooz]

Hi fellow educators: 

I have a general question and would appreciate feedback from more experienced TVIs. I am a blind certified teacher of the blind and visually impaired and am wondering when a blind student is taught the writing of his/her signature? Has any more experienced TVI used the Braille cell method to teach a student who is blind signature writing? What are the standard rules regarding signature writing in terms if a student can learn how to sign a signature legibly and consistently. Do blind students learn to sing their signature in print or script? It is permissible for a blind student to sign one's signature in print? What methods have more experienced TVIs used to teach signature writing to blind students? Which method do tvis find that a blind student masters writing his/her signature best? I am aware of the Mangold method and the Braille cell method. My preference is the Braille cell method. I do feel by the end of high school a blind student must know how to sign his/her signature. I do know that rehabilitation therapists, formerly teachers can teach this skill too. However, it is best in my opinion, not to leave these critical skills to be taught by this professional. I am curious what other experienced this have to say about this topic.

Sara Roost

Certified Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired in New York

Independent Related Service Provider Vision Education Services in New York City

 
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