[Pibe-division] Braille instruction

[Marianne Denning]

Robert, thanks for your thoughtful response. We have lots of issues with VR
in Ohio. One stumbling block is their assertion that braille literacy is
not needed for all jobs and it would only be part of a VR plan if it were
needed in a job. The NFB of Ohio believes that braille literacy is
important for living independently and that a person can't work if they
can't live independently. I also agree that an individual's ability to use
technology will be a consideration. Mentors are definitely a part of our
plans.

On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Robert Pardue <robertpardue at opsb.net> wrote:

> Is the Ohio Vocational Rehabilitation Department mandated to provide
> training for re-entering the workforce/independent living? I would look
> into what the law REQUIRES the state to provide. If your members are
> entitled to training, but training is not available in house, why not
> advocate for these adults to attend a center outside of your state? The NFB
> adult training Centers were created for this purpose.
>
>
> If that is not an option, my thoughts are as follows:
>
>
>      I can see how virtual instruction could seem like a great idea. Have
> you considered how tech savvy your students are? Would the visual
> impairments, at this point in time, complicate access to the instruction?
> It would be case by case.
>
>
>      Another option could be something along the lines of descriptive
> audio tracks with corresponding worksheets/practice passages.
> Descriptions of the braille shapes, patterns, dot locations and so on can
> be prerecorded with appropriate practice materials, such as Building On
> Patterns (BOP), Mangold, or Ashcroft curriculum. "Face-to-face" time with a
> mentor will still be necessary to answer any questions or provide
> clarification, but as a jumping point...
>
> ------------------------------
> *R. Martin Pardue, M.A.T. NCUEB NOMC*
>
> Teacher of Blind Students
>
> OPSB Vision Services
>
>
>
> "If I want to do it, nothing is difficult. If I don't want to do it,
> nothing is easy.''
>
> Sifu Shi Yan Ming
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> *From:* PIBE-Division <pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of
> Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, April 3, 2017 1:53:34 PM
> *To:* Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
> *Cc:* Marianne Denning
> *Subject:* Re: [Pibe-division] Braille instruction
>
> Thanks for the information about Hadley. This is not a solution for the
> people I am talking about.
>
> On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Kristin Shumann via PIBE-Division <
> pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Try Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka Illinois.  I have a client
>> taking a braille course from them now.  It is very thorough--spending the
>> entire first course on tracking and finger movement.  It's either free or
>> very reasonably priced.
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 6:22 PM, marianne via PIBE-Division <
>> pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> NFB of Ohio is looking into ways to provide braille instruction to
>>> adults who are losing vision. Our division of the blind is not as
>>> supportive of the need for braille as we would like. I would like to know
>>> about some inventive ideas for braille instruction. We are looking at
>>> virtual instruction for braille with local volunteers for support. That is
>>> just one idea but we are open to any other suggestions. We do not have any
>>> kind of rehabilitation center in OH so that is not an option. I am
>>> especially interested in providing instruction outside of our metropolitan
>>> areas.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MS
>>>
>>>
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> --
> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053
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