[Pibe-division] Teaching Braille to Someone with Very Limited English Skills

[Marianne Denning]

You could certainly teach her braille by beginning to teach braille in
her language.  You could teach her the alphabet in her language and
also teach her how to read and braille both the word in her language
and the English word.  Once her English improves you could begin
introducing contractions and other English words.

On 11/14/14, Smith, Pauline L via Pibe-division
<pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good Morning,
>
> This past Tuesday, a student began our training program with very limited
> English skills.  An interpreter is with her during class.  I would like some
> suggestions on how or whether it is possible to teach er Braille.  Right
> now, she is not on my schedule because of the communication barrier.  I
> would like to work with her if it is possible.  Any suggestions, teaching
> techniques, and/or places to obtain materials would be appreciated.
>
> Pauline Smith, TVI
> Braille Instructor
> Visually Impaired Services
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053