[Pibe-division] Braille instruction

[marianne]

I have asked Hadley to provide a copy of their materials so I can support
them through the course but Hadley won't do that. I understand they don't
want materials getting into everyone's hands. I think Hadley is a wonderful
option but I agree, in many situations additional support is needed.

 

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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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Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2017 2:54 PM
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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 <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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