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

[Zephyr]

Sara,

I feel that it is important for blind students to learn their signature right along with their sighted peers. I would advocate for cursive when the other students learn cursive, but with the way things are going, cursive is fading and not being taught as much in the schools.

I like the materials from APH. I believe tactile as well as ingraved letters are important. Learning traditional print letters gives you access to reading raised letter through out the environment. Handwriting can make a very good impression.

When preschool and kindergarteners are learning letters I think the magnetic print letters that have the braille letter on them can be an asset.

Lori
 
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sara Rooz 
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  Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 9:39 AM
  Subject: [Pibe-division] what age blind student learn signature writing whatmethods eexperienced tvis used found braille ccell method best


  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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