[stylist] Blind and segregation

[Barbara Hammel]

We have a family here in our state that has two children who could 
potentially lose their sight.  One is learning Braille and the other not. 
Why, you may ask?  She started and then someone put the idea in her head 
that she didn't need it so now she just doesn't want to.
Barbara

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From: <LoriStay at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:25 PM
To: <stylist at nfbnet.org>
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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