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

[David Andrews]

I would contact Sharon Monthei, who used to work for BLIND, Inc., and 
did this for several years.  They might be able to put you in contact 
with her, as she retired from there last year.

Dave

At 09:57 AM 11/14/2014, you wrote:
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>Good Morning,
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>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.
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>Pauline Smith, TVI
>Braille Instructor
>Visually Impaired Services
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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