Embracing Braille

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Embracing Braille group member Kelly Sapergia shared his experience on learning braille in a small school setting.

This week we celebrated World Braille Day, which is held annually on January 4 to commemorate Louis Braille's birthday. We discussed braille literacy, and how learning braille has impacted our daily lives.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We discussed dot alignment, braille contractions, tips using a braille writer, and more.

Hadley Learner Allen Kmiotek, and other group participants, shared tips on how to increase finger sensitivity, an important part of reading tactile braille.

Hadley Learning Expert Elyse Heinrich presented this week on games available in braille. The group shared their favorites and learned some new ones!

This week we discussed many of the changes that Unified English Braille (UEB) brought from English Braille American Edition (EBAE).

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We discussed sending materials through Free Matter for the Blind, as well as sharing tips on correct hand positioning.

Katie Malloy, an Outreach Librarian at the Wisconsin Talking Books and Braille Library shared information on the National Library Service (NLS) and Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) services.

Hadley Learning Expert Elyse Heinrich and Learning Designer Diane O'Neill presented this week on Tactile American Sign Language (ASL).

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session, which including questions on the difference between hyphens and dashes, the changes between EBAE and UEB, and the International Council on English Braille.

Hadley Learner Annely Rose will present on the many ways braille can be used in and around the home.

Hadley Learner Darrin Cheney presented on making braille holiday gifts and cards. He also shared how to mail items using Free Matter for the Blind.

This week Hadley Learning Expert Leeanne Frydrychowicz shared her journey of learning braille by sight before learning it by touch. The group also discussed common challenges to reading braille.

This week we shared our tips for beginner braille learners.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. The group discussed how to use braille displays, how to access braille reading material, and how to help study your braille contractions.

It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays! This week, we discussed the usability and accessibility of braille in holiday gifts. We also shared ideas of where to buy these holiday gifts, from a variety of organizations and crafters.

Mike Hudson, director of the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, presented on the history of braille, from 1784 to the modern day, and why we still use it.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. The group shared several great resources for braille labelers and tips on learning dot spacing and alignment.

We discussed the limitations and opportunities you might encounter when it comes to your braille reading proficiency.

Dennis Sellers led a demonstration on creating a braille drawing of a sailboat. Keep a braille sheet and slate and stylus, or your braille writer, handy while you listen.

Hadley Learning Expert Linn Sorge presented this week, along with three other musicians, to talk about braille music.

Hadley Learner Allen Kmiotek presented this week on his life-changing experiences while learning braille and beyond.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. The group shared many great resources for incorporating more practice into your day.

This week Sue Brasel presented on how to use braille for crocheting and knitting projects. The group also discussed how to access BARD to download books.

This week featured braille reading demonstrations by Lisa Salinger and Caitlin Dilamani.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We also paid tribute to Helen Keller for her 139th birthday.

Who should have basic braille skills?

This week we discussed the hypothetical: what if Louis Braille had not become blind?

Let's discuss the role of braille printing press in enhancing braille accessibility.

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

This week we talked about the role of braille embossers in promoting braille.