[Pibe-division] fwd" bana announces adoptionof ueb in U.s

[Steve Jacobson]

Sara,

I'm no expert in teaching and seldom post here for that reason, but this is an issue that I have been following.  This 
announcement is not just a declaration that braille has changed.  There will be work done as to how exactly this change will be 
implemented.  Also, as you probably know, the intent is to continue using the Nemeth Code for math and science texts.  There is no 
doubt that it will take some time for those who transcribe braille to understand the changes, but reading UEB for literary 
braille, as this announcement advocates be the case, is not that difficult in my experience.  In addition, some of the braille 
translation software already has the ability to create UEB text.  I do not mean to imply that some work won't be required, but 
there will evolve over time a clearer path to follow.

Change is not easy, but many may not realize the significant changes we have already managed to survive over the past fifty years 
where braille is concerned.  If we pull together and help one another, this will work out all right.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Tue, 6 Nov 2012 09:16:40 -0800, Hertz, Jana wrote:

>Great questions, Sara. Our TVIs are asking all sorts of questions as
>well ... and they are not blind.  I am anxious to know everyone else's
>input ... our students already have difficulty learning, let alone the
>teachers and transcribers.

> 

>Jana Hertz

>Certified Braille Transcriber/Alternate Media Specialist 

>Program for Visually Impaired Students 

>George White Elementary School P-5

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>From: Pibe-division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>Of Sara Rooz
>Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 9:06 AM
>To: pibe-division at nfbnet.org
>Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] fwd" bana announces adoptionof ueb in U.s

> 

>Dear David:

>Thanks for informing the list about the announcement that bana hahas
>adopted UEB in the U.s.. I have two questions regarding this topic. 1.
>How can a  tvi teach oneself ueb? 2. How will tvis teach their students
>who are currently learning the literary braille code the ueb? 3. How can
>people who are fluent readers and writers of braille andtvis be included
>in assisting bana to implement how to teach ueb to current braille
>readers particularly blind children? Thanks for any ideas people may
>have on the topic.

>Sara Rooz

>Blind Certified TVI in NYC 


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