[Pibe-division] Braille instruction

[Smith, Pauline L]

Hadley is a wonderful resource.  Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the majority of the people I have dealt with.  Most of them need someone to assist them face to face or by telephone with completing the lessons and integrating concepts such as tracking across the line and inserting paper into the brailler or slate.

I currently assist a former student with completing Hadley courses by going to her house once a month.  Due to her learning challenges, this is the only way she could successfully complete these courses.  Rehabilition officials would probably say she should rely on audio and live readers to access information.  She is determined to learn braille.

Pauline Smith, TVI
Braille Instructor


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From: PIBE-Division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 2:54 PM
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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<mailto: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<mailto: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
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