[stylist] Blind and segregation

[Judith Bron]

So in spite of the fact that the law is there, teachers and school boards 
are still successful in perpetuating the myths.  As I've been saying, 
legislation in matters like teaching braille to blind students means little 
to nothing. Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <LoriStay at aol.com>
To: <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] Blind and segregation


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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