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<DIV class=plainMail>Thank you very much for your suggestions. I am also a parent of a low vision student. She is currently learning Braille. I have beeno all sides. I, myself is a blinkd adult. I have taught in the publick school system as a second/third grade teacher. I ahve always enjoy working with children, blind or sighted. After the birth of my daughter and realizing the struggle to get services for her, I decided that I had to do something about it. We started a summer specifically for low-vision students whe were not receiving services. During the program I kept hearing the same story over and over. I decided to go back to school and obtain my masters in education as a TVI. My experience growing up an my daughter's experience has really shaped my philosophy of Braille education. Now that I am really going out into the field, I wanted to see if my philosophy was in line with
the field. I wanted to make sure I did not have these lofty ideas. I don not. I too believe that students learning Braille should be reieving instruction that is equal to their sighted peer. I hope that where ever I end up teaching, I will be able to put into practice many of the suggestions I have received from others here. Thanks </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></td></tr></table><br>