Learning Braille

is it possible to learn some basics of Braille in 2 hours??

Of course, for some people anyway. Why don't you try it?

2007-08-12 00:11:42 by gogojiayou

Grade 1 Braille (now called Uncontracted Braille). Braille revolutionized life for the vision impaired. Discover how this remarkable system works ...

I am interested in learning braille as I thought it could be something useful to know at some point in my life (especially if I were to go suddenly blind).
But I was wondering how else can it be beneficial? Could I teach it if I were to learn it to a high enough level or be able to communicate better with it?

Many thanks for any useful answers :-)

Ooh! I'm a sighted person, and I know Braille!

Story is, I got interested and brought a friend along with me. We both learnt it (off this sheet), and both now know most of it. We sometimes communicate in class with Braille messages (we write it in pen and it isn't really "true" braille through touch).

But yeah, Braille is fun with friends. But as you said, Braille might help IF you go blind. Also, knowing Braille, you could probably work with and teach young children with impaired vision.

And apparently, sensitivity of your fingers increase if you practise Braille (with touch, that is). So this might benefit you somehow...

:D

2010-03-28 07:03:29 by richest4u

Price: $7.95

Are there any good suggestions for some good books on learning braille and sign language? Preferrably ones I can get at the library.

For Braille go to www.braillesuperstore.com

They are amazing and they have a Braille for Sighted program that works well. I learned Braille Level I in less than three months. I know it well enough to read advanced text.

2007-06-16 22:54:19 by brideofsatan_1

Price: $28.00 $125.99

I am a 26 year old male that is low vision, and, would like to learn, as I may go blind later in life. Thanks for your answers.

You shouldn't learn Braille online, since you need to practice feeling Braille on your fingertips. Try using a book to teach you, such as this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Braille-Sighted-Be ginning-Harold-Collins/dp/0931993954/ref =pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=12 16819772&sr=8-1

2008-07-23 06:24:40 by Dana C

I know there are three different weights of Braille paper (light, medium, and heavy). Which one should I get for children who are just learning how to write Braille (ages ranging from six to teenagers)? I imagine heavy weight would be hard to push through, but I'm not sure, and I think light weight might tear earier? But again, I'm not sure. Does anyone know what weight is best? Should I play it safe and get medium?

The Braille paper that is available from the American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, Ky. has one weight of Braille paper that is used by beginners as well as those who have a good command of Braille. Are the young children who are learning Braille using a Braille writer or slate and stylus? I prefer starting them out with a Braille writer, but there are differences of opinion on this. If using a Braille writer then the paper from the Printing House would be fine. If starting out using slate and stylus, then the paper would need to be relatively easy to push the stylus through, but not so thin as to allow holes in the paper thus making it hard to read, again the American Printing House paper would do the trick.

2009-04-30 22:02:25 by Jewel