[stylist] Blind and segregation

[LoriStay at aol.com]

Current law (promulgated by NFB) makes Braille the default reading system for 
blind students.   However, if teachers can talk parents out of wanting it for 
their children, then they are not obligated to teach it.   This happened with 
the daughter of a woman on Long island.   She had been convinced her daughter 
would need it.   Then it was discovered the girl could see a little.   Well, 
you know the rest.   Meanwhile, her best friend was totally blind, and was 
taught Braille, and attended or is attending college.   The mother may not 
realize her mistake, but the daughter certainly must.
Lori
In a message dated 12/31/08 11:04:58 AM, penatwork at epix.net writes:


> Angela,
> I'm just saying that getting all of those parents to do that wil take
> even longer than legislation  requiring it.  Obviously, consciousnesses
> need to be raised, PR needs to be done, people's minds need to be opened
> to the capabilities of blind people.  Nevertheless, a law requiring the
> teaching of Braille to all kids whose visual limitations prevent them
> from reading at a speed and with the comprehension of what is considered
> average for their age/IQ or however you want to measure it would catch
> some kids who would otherwise fall through the cracks while waiting for
> the sensabilities of the nation to catch up.  Also, isn't that what NFB
> is currently recommending, state laws mandating Braille education?
> Donna
> 




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