This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session.

Question and Answer Session 14

Rick and Carol shared their stories and experiences with using braille in their domestic and professional lives.

Living Together and Using Braille

Hadley practice leader Charmaine Martin explained how a print file is electronically transcribed using Duxbury and also outlined its basic commands.

The Basics of Duxbury, a Braille Transcribing Software

Helen Keller

Michael Hudson, Director of the APH Museum, gave details on the transfer of the Helen Keller Archive from the American Foundation for the Blind to the American Printing House in Louisville, KY and also shared information on these archives.

The Helen Keller Archive: From AFB to APH

Question and Answer Session 13

Brian Mackie, an independent living skills/assistive technology specialist in Canada, outlined the significance of continually using braille on a regular basis.

Using Braille on a Daily Basis

Embracing Braille group member Binaebi Tamunosisi Mac Pepple outlined various braille services available in her country, Nigeria.

Braille Services in Nigeria

Hadley Learning Expert Elyse Heinrich discussed the importance of using a slate and stylus, and covered a range of slates and styli available for use.

What's So Stylish About a Slate and Stylus?

Hadley Learning Expert Debbie Siegel talked on the significance of reading braille during your leisure times and also enlightened us about Hadley's annual braille reading contest.

The Benefits of Reading Braille for Fun

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We also discussed Hadley's Braille Pen Pal Program.

Question and Answer Session 12

Learning braille? Join us on these weekly calls as the group discusses various topics and issues related to reading and writing braille. The last session of each month is an open question-and-answer session.

Cheryl Orgas, Executive Director at ABLE (Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement), shared her experience with using braille at work.

Using Braille at Work

Hadley Learning Expert Pam Bortz joined us this week to share tips and tricks for accurately proofreading your braille work.

The Importance of Proofreading While Learning Braille

Attorney Scott LaBarre presented on the Marrakesh Treaty and how this international treaty allows for copyright exceptions to reproduce braille materials from print.

Marrakesh Treaty

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. Topics included slate and stylus tips.

Question and Answer Session 11

Donald Dawes, former proofreader at National Braille Press, discussed the significance of proofreading braille assignments and share his 30 years of proofreading experience.

30 Years of Braille Proofreading

Rabih Dow, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Guide Dogs for the Blind, shared his experience with using braille at home and at work.

Touch and Go

Jennifer Dunnam, former president of the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) and Manager of Braille Programs at NLS, outlined the progress leading to the transition from EBAE to UEB.

The Roles of ICEB and BANA

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We discussed the numeric indicator, other braille symbols, and more.

Question and Answer Session 10

Hadley Practice Leader and assistive technology expert Ricky Enger presented on braille displays, note takers and more.

Braille and Technology

Karen Keninger, Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled presented on the role of NLS in promoting the use of braille.

The Role of NLS in Promoting Braille

Terrific initiative. 

The blind and visually impaired community should definitely embrace braille. This craft is one of the most  impressive landmarks of mankind’s  virtually endless potential to overcome adversity through creativity.

Awesome content!

Embracing Braille

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