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

[Penny Duffy]

Braille is an amazing thing.   It was so cool recently when my daughter
started to read for the first time (braille) that she was reading in print
too.  Its amazing. I didn't realize how beneficial Braille would be for my
daughter.  It an amazing thing.

On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 11:13 PM, <dhammelia at aol.com> wrote:

>
> 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 said that print is obsolete.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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