Sunday, September 28, 2008
Braille - Class Discussion
Braille is system of characters used by the blind to read and write. The question I pose for the class is this; will Braille become a thing of the past for the blind? Assistive Technology seems to have developed a number of auditory tools that have become increasingly more affordable and accessible, will fewer and fewer blind learn and utilize Braille?
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8 comments:
Hafa Adai Heather,
Your presentation was great and interesting. The Braille is a very useful device for the blind. Braille will still be around especially in public places. Since technology is rapidly growing in our everyday lives, there will be more AT devices that will be invented to better the lives of the individual who is disabled. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the Braille with us. Lois
Hello, I just came across a beautiful story coming from a young boy who has the answer for you. The URL is http://www.braille200.ca/stories_learningadult.php titled "My Life in the Light of Braille". He mentioned in his story that even if technology is the in thing and he uses it quite alot, he still feels that he enjoys reading a braille book. I was quite touched with his story.
I don't think braille will fade away. Although there are many new AT devices, braille is a system where the sense of touch is used which is critical for the blind.
I agree with you in that AT devices are becoming a high demand for all disabilities. I had a student who had a visual impairment and he used Braille. Actually, my students who are were assisting my student who was blind wanted to learn Braille as well. It is very interesting and I don't think it will become a thing of the past.
Great question! I still feel that even with the increase of AT devices, braille will still be a very useful and important device for the blind.
I might expect learning braille by people with blindness will continue because of "public" accessblity, as commented by Lois.
This makes good sense...the system is already in place and has become standard practice in public settings..it is also cost effective versus attempting to "technologicalize" the system with speaking technology...plus there is no real maintenance for Braille print in public places.
by: Pat Quitugua
Hi:
As technology tools become more and more sophisticated, the older, less adaptable tools fall into disuse, just as did the 3 1/4 floppy disk. The Braille system for reading may still continue to be a resource, but it may NOT remain as the primary resource as technology tools make connections and communications more accessible for everyone.
-j-
Hi, Heather!
It is true that more assistive technology devices continue to develop in our generation. However, I think people with low vision or blind will still utilize Braille, because they are learning to read and write effectively. Braille will always be a tool for them in their everyday lives.
Liwanag
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