[blindkid] Braille Question

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello Debra:

     The easiest way to explain this is to use the term "contracted" 
braille. BANA is now using "Contracted" braille instead of the term Grade 
ii.

Regards,

Robert

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debra Baxley" <debrabaxley at bellsouth.net>
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Subject: [blindkid] Braille Question


>I have some ideas of an explanation, although I would like to have your
> thoughts, as well.
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> How do you explain to a sighted person that English Braille Grade 2 is not
> the same as reading on a second-grade reading level?
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> Debra
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