A Touch of Braille
A Basic Introduction to the Alphabet and Numbers
Dates/Times
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Description
This introduction to braille workshop was developed to assist those who support students who are visually impaired by providing an introductory level of understanding braille. This is a one-day, hands-on training for paraprofessionals, general educators, other school staff and parents/families.
Location
Online training via Zoom.
Audience
- Paraprofessionals working with students who are potential or current braille users, particularly young, newly blind, or cognitively limited students
- County Boards of Developmental Disabilities staff working with students who are potential or current braille users
- Other school staff working with students who are potential or current braille users
- Parents and family of children who are potential or current braille users
Objectives
Through participation in reading, writing, and varied individual and group practice activities, the participants will demonstrate:
- An understanding of contracted and uncontracted braille.
- The ability to read the braille alphabet and numeric digits.
- The ability to write the braille alphabet and numeric digits.
- Use of six-key input to produce braille.
- An awareness of resources for further braille instruction.
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Introduction to braille as a literacy tool; Definitions of contracted and uncontracted braille; The braille alphabet |
| 2:00pm - 2:05 pm | Break |
| 2:05 pm - 3:00pm | Braille digits 0-9; Questions and Answers; Evaluations |
Participant Provides
- A Perkins brailler and braille paper, or
- a computer with 6-key capability (Perky Duck, etc.). For a free Perky Duck download, click here
- (Participants who choose to use Perky Duck may want to view Zoom on a separate device in order to participate more easily.)
- For assistance in installing and using Perky Duck, check out these Tips & Tricks Videos: https://ataem.org/best-2019-2024/Perky-Duck
Contact Hours
Two (2.0) contact hours will be offered for full participation.
Instructor
Shelley Mack, TVI and Braille Consultant for the AT&AEM Center
Registration
This training is limited to the first 25 participants to register. Classes fill-up fast, so don't delay signing up!
Registration deadline: September 6th, 2024
Register online via OCALI Pass
Do you need accommodations? Please fill out the Accommodations Request form at least one week prior to the scheduled training to ensure we are able to fulfill your request adequately. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully!
For more information or questions contact Augusta Fisher at augsuta_fisher@ocali.org