<div dir="ltr">Thanks Eric. I have been doing research and have found a program that was developed at Blind INC called Code Master. Has this Braille learning product ever been published for purchase? I have contacted Blind INC. by phone and e-mail and have not had any response. I think it definitely has some potential for what we are trying to do. <br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Eric Guillory via PIBE-Division <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:pibe-division@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">pibe-division@nfbnet.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">The difficulties you are facing in the Buckeye State are a textbook reminder that too many people, even the so-called professionals, see Braille as an isolated
skill (e.g., a martial art, a course in how to decorate cakes) rather than the code that unlocks literacy for the blind. Ohio would never say that print literacy isn’t necessary for all jobs or to live independently, but they get away with that language because
too many people seem to be possessed of the notion that Braille proficiency and literacy can be separate entities—which they are not…same as print. All the best as you strive to educate the uninformed! Braille Rocks!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Louisiana Center for the Blind<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">101 South Trenton Street<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Ruston, LA 71270<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Voice: <a href="tel:(800)%20234-4166" value="+18002344166" target="_blank">800-234-4166</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Fax: <a href="tel:(318)%20251-0109" value="+13182510109" target="_blank">318-251-0109</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Twitter: ericguillory<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 3, 2017 2:31 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Robert Pardue<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Marianne Denning; Professionals in Blindness Education Division List<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Pibe-division] Braille instruction<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">If that is not an option, my thoughts are as follows: <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> 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. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> Another option could be something along the lines of descriptive audio tracks with corresponding worksheets/<wbr>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
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<b>Cc:</b> Marianne Denning<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
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