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Braille by Sight: A Guide to Online Braille Workshops from Hadley

… Kelley One hundred years ago, William Hadley revolutionized braille instruction by developing a correspondence course for learning braille. As a former high school teacher who lost his vision at the age of 55, Hadley taught himself braille as an older adult to continue his passion for …
Steven Kelley
AccessWorld January 2021

Refreshing Braille Skills

… Braille reading and writing, like any other skill, must be … have a caseload for several years that doesn't include any braille readers. How then can teachers keep braille skills intact so they are ready when needed? The …

Celebrating Louis Braille's Birthday and AFB's Commitment to Braille Literacy

… Every January 4, we celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, who developed his famous braille code when he was only a teenager. Learn more about the creation of the braille code by exploring AFB's Louis Braille Online Museum …
Elizabeth Neal

Tips for Promoting Braille in the Classroom

… Children are fascinated with braille, and it can be a useful tool in helping sighted … are enjoyable ways for students to learn more about braille. These suggestions came from a number of sources, … students the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of braille. Braille Bulletin Boards. Easy-to-do, yet striking, …

Braille Transcribing Software and Braille Embossers

… Having trouble with this video? Try one of these: Braille Transcribing Software and Braille Embossers (Windows Media Video format) Braille Transcribing Software and Braille Embossers …

More than a Line: What the Future Holds for Refreshable Braille

… Refreshable braille displays have been an integral piece of the access … that display the text appearing on a computer screen in braille. Others have been far more complex, enabling text … personal digital organizers, enabling easy and efficient braille input and output for creating documents, reading …
Deborah Kendrick
AccessWorld February 2013

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Braille

… way to read and write independently. Today, thanks to Louis Braille's invention and advancements in technology, such … as well as their sighted counterparts. The invention of braille, a system of raised dots representing letters, … This month, AccessWorld celebrates the anniversary of Louis Braille's birthday, January 4, 1809. We also celebrate the …
AccessWorld January 2013

AccessWorld Recognizes the Birthday of Louis Braille

… celebrates the birthday, contributions, and legacy of Louis Braille. The fact is, 200 years ago, a child or adult who … way to read or write independently. Today, thanks to Louis Braille's invention and continuing advancements in … and write as well as their sighted peers. The invention of braille, a system of raised dots representing letters, …
AccessWorld January 2018

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Braille

… the birthday, contributions, and legacy of Louis Braille. The fact is, 200 years ago, a child or adult who … way to read or write independently. Today, thanks to Louis Braille's invention and advancements in technology, children … and write as well as their sighted peers. The invention of braille, a system of raised dots representing letters, …
AccessWorld January 2016

Braille Remains Vital, But Modifications Needed

… for the Blind has been dedicated to promoting the use of braille. We have championed braille literacy, the use of technology to facilitate access to information in braille, the development of effective codes to allow for …
Carl Augusto

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