Braille at 200: Braille Education In The US

#braille #accessibility #accessibilitytech Braille at 200: Braille Education In The US    • Braille at 200: Braille Education In The US   In our second episode celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott discusses the significance of Braille education in the United States with blind QTVI (Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired Children) Kate Crohan who works at Perkins School for the Blind. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in teaching Braille to visually impaired and low vision students, the importance of acceptance in learning Braille, and the balance between traditional Braille and modern technology. Kate Crohan talks about the need for Braille education to adapt to the needs of individual students, including those with low vision, and both Steven and Kate explore the ongoing debate between different input methods for Braille technology. The conversation also explores the various applications of Braille beyond academics, such as in personal life and community engagement. Also, concerns about the future of Braille in the face of advancing technology and audio resources are addressed, with a hopeful outlook on the continued relevance of Braille. Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Celebrating Braille Education 02:25 The Role of Braille in Education 10:33 Acceptance and Learning Braille 15:36 Braille vs. Technology: Finding Balance 19:00 The Importance of Braille for Low Vision Children 20:51 Navigating Braille Learning Levels 23:11 QWERTY vs. Perkins: The Braille Input Debate 28:28 The Importance of Braille Usage 32:16 Technology's Role in Braille Education 36:47 Braille Beyond Academics 46:47 Concerns for the Future of Braille Subscribe for more:    / @doubletapvideo   Follow on: X (formerly Twitter):   / doubletaponair   Instagram:   / doubletaponair   Email [email protected] About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.