Blind and Visually Impaired Community
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Introduction (self.Blind)
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bondolo 2 points 7y ago
Welcome!
Have you encountered audio books? They are a much more accessible route to literature than braille. Few people use braille for leisure reading though there certainly are people who do that. For most people braille is a tool for reading in situations where 100% fidelity is required such as technical and financial documents, writing and editing of documents, conveniences such as shopping lists and notes, and for labelling/access such as room numbers, container labels, etc.
Have you encountered audio books? They are a much more accessible route to literature than braille. Few people use braille for leisure reading though there certainly are people who do that. For most people braille is a tool for reading in situations where 100% fidelity is required such as technical and financial documents, writing and editing of documents, conveniences such as shopping lists and notes, and for labelling/access such as room numbers, container labels, etc.
k00l_m00se 1 points 7y ago
I wish I could like them, but I really can't seem to enjoy audiobooks. For some reason I can't seem to retain anything from them or find any pleasure in them. I have been told before reading Braille for personal enjoyment is unusual, but I'd like the ability to read myself a book at my own pace
awesomesaucesaywhat 1 points 7y ago
Learning ally, bookshare, and bars are great audio book options! Your school can send in your disability confirmation and then you have free access. It can be hard to get used to audio books (I still have trouble focusing on them) but it is really nice to get back to reading in some way
k00l_m00se 1 points 7y ago
I have a lot of trouble with audiobooks. I never used them when I was fully sighted so I really struggle with enjoying them and retaining anything. I'm considered a special education student, so my disability is confirmed. BookShare is nice, but I just can't seem to find any joy in audiobooks
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