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Braille is everywhere, but most blind kids can't read it. A competition hopes to change that (latimes.com)
submitted by BlankVerse
CMM41329 16 points 2y ago
People don’t seem to realize that if a blind child can’t read Braille, they are illiterate. It’s not acceptable not to teach a sighted child to read print, so I don’t see why it should be any different with blind kids and Braille.
bradley22 1 points 2y ago
I don't agree. These days, there's screen readers as I'm sure you know. The schools should ask the child what he or she prefers. I'm from the uK and hear at least not many things are in braille and those that are; you can get on line. can braille be useful? Sure, but typing can be equally so if not more so as the child has access to the internet and a braille display can be so expencive.
CMM41329 4 points 2y ago
Nope. Being literate is just an obvious part of being an educated person. Sure, screen readers can help with a whole lot, but how about upper level math? Good luck passing calculus if you can’t read print or Braille. Plus, it’s extremely important for a child to actually read, as it helps with spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.
bradley22 0 points 2y ago
The maths argument I get although I’ve heard of a blind person doing that in word but I don’t get the argument about spelling punctuation and sentence structure.
That can all be taught on computers, the only issue might be the exclamation mark but you can turn all punctuation on if you need it.
I didn’t learn sentence structure using braille; I learnt all that on computers and really do think a child can do the same thing if they want.
That can all be taught on computers, the only issue might be the exclamation mark but you can turn all punctuation on if you need it.
I didn’t learn sentence structure using braille; I learnt all that on computers and really do think a child can do the same thing if they want.
CMM41329 5 points 2y ago
For example, in your first comment you said “hear” instead of “here”. You also incorrectly used a semicolon. In your second message, you said “spelling punctuation and sentence structure” instead of “spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure”. These are perfect examples of very common mistakes that I see other blind people make in both casual and professional writing. The best way to learn things like spelling is by practicing reading, and if you are simply listening to a screen reader read it to you, it’s not going to help with that.
napoleon88 1 points 2y ago
Agree. This is how I learnt, and it has not impacted my professional success.
FantasticGlove 5 points 2y ago
I'm an extremeist. I feel that braille instruction should be manditory. Without braille, there is no way I'd make it as far as i have with College. Listening to things can only go so far. I have to take math courses next year and braille is simply required to do algebra also, its fun reading things secretly and in the dark when people can't understand what you are reading unless they are blind. I go to a private school that is full of sighted people so its easy. That's just my opinion in fact, I'm using braille to write my comment. Very useful because I don't have a bluetooth keyboard.
[deleted] 1 points 2y ago
This is an excellent idea. They are using braille Leggo bricks here to teach young children to read Braille now, which I think is brilliant.
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