Braille at 200: Your Feedback

In the final episode of our special week of shows celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott welcomes Shaun Preece back to the show to get his and your feedback on the conversations we’ve been having this week.

Listener emails are the focus of the show today and they highlight the significance of Braille in today’s world and explore its relevance, accessibility, and the diverse range of perspectives and opinions surrounding whether Braille is or isn’t literacy.

Contributors also talk about Braille as a tool for independence and safety, while also addressing the need for respect towards various forms of literacy, including those who use screen readers. The role of technology in enhancing learning and accessibility is also brought up, alongside the challenges faced by people in acquiring Braille skills, and the importance of having touch typing as a foundational skill.

Listeners also bring up the need for better resources and training for Braille instruction, while also addressing misconceptions about its relevance in a technology-driven world.