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Learning Braille (self.Blind)
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JackEsq 4 points 2y ago
Have you tried Hadley School for the Blind online workshops?
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As far as I can tell they are US based but seem to offer services worldwide.
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As far as I can tell they are US based but seem to offer services worldwide.
ContraMia 1 points 2y ago
Are you in the United States? If so, state services may be able to help with getting you access to people who can teach you braille.
I have been a braille instructor in several capacities and would be happy to give you a rundown on the basics.
There are specific books made to teach the braille code. Different states use different versions. I personally love Iowa’s version; it focuses on touch discrimination and the patterns built into the braille code.
I have been a braille instructor in several capacities and would be happy to give you a rundown on the basics.
There are specific books made to teach the braille code. Different states use different versions. I personally love Iowa’s version; it focuses on touch discrimination and the patterns built into the braille code.
thatawkwardcosplayer 1 points 2y ago
The blind bookstore is great online!!
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I’m trying the UEB app and so far it’s very good. I definitely do feel like I’m missing out without the raised elements though.
Mysterybanjo 1 points 2y ago
Yeah that’s my issue. I want to learn my touch rather than sight
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
I don't know many sighted braille readers who can use touch with any great speed.
And you'd need either a braille display or embosser to have any sort of regular access to braille in any quantity...
And you'd need either a braille display or embosser to have any sort of regular access to braille in any quantity...
Mysterybanjo 1 points 2y ago
Well I’m not fully sighted, my vision is deteriorating so I want to learn. I have a couple of books to learn as I go
CloudyBeep 1 points 2y ago
Sign up for braille courses at www.hadley.edu.
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
uebonline.org is probably the best online resource.
socksandstars 1 points 2y ago
I’d like to know too, if anyone responds to this. I know Braille but I’d like to start learning Grade 2.
napoleon88 -7 points 2y ago
don't bother. learn access tech instead.
BlakeBlues 7 points 2y ago
Braille isn't dead. Less used, yes, but not dead. It is over shadowed by access technology but still important
Mysterybanjo 2 points 2y ago
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ContraMia 1 points 2y ago
Negative. Reading and listening are two very different skills.
napoleon88 1 points 2y ago
as someone who has learned 4 languages to degree level apart from English without the use of Braille, I agree. That does not, however, contradict my point.
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