[blindkid] I'm writing a research paper and need help

[dhammelia at aol.com]

Kathy,
             Here is a good article on how the brain is stimulated in the same area by Braille as by print.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-02-brain-doesnt-vision-material.html

If we say that technology has made Braille obsolete then it can also be said that print is obsolete.

We can just watch movies and listen to digital recordings.

I do not think any teacher would agree with abolishing teaching of reading print but some will say that Braille is not necessary.

This is a warped and dangerous belief that must be challenged for the ignorant bigotry that it is.

Here is an article on how reading is necessary to brain health and how this same stimulation is not obtained through listening to audio books.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/top10-brain-enhancers.html

David Hammel






-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy B <burgawicki at yahoo.com>
To: Carol Castellano <carol_castellano at verizon.net>; BVI-Parents at yahoogroups.com; blindkid at nfbnet.org
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 4:20 pm
Subject: [blindkid] I'm writing a research paper and need help


Hi All-
I am writing a research paper and am looking for information to support my 
hesis.  Can any of you point me in the right direction?  Below is my thesis. 
arol, I included you specificly because I can use expert opinion, and I 
onsider you an expert. 

ven though  technology is so advanced that some believe braille reading for the  
blind is no longer needed, reading it is indeed important and essential  for 
oth blind children and blind adults: this form of reading expands a  
ision-impaired person's world. In fact, reading for the blind also increases 
reative and critical  thinking and plays a huge role in helping blind adults 
ontribute to  society.
Thanks!!
Kathy

      
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