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From: Stew.Bowden@f6.n377.z1.fidonet.org (Stew Bowden)
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Subject: Re: Books In Public Schools
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Date: 2 Oct 90 13:14:48 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Bill: well, to try and explain where I am coming from, I do not
agree that all partially sighteed prsons should learn Braille. For
many, who may never recognize the need for Braille, trying to teach
them that system is a waste of time. That is especially true if the
person in question has been exposed to print some where in his/her
education experience. On the other hand, if the prognosis of an
individual is eventual total blindness, or blindness to the extent
that the individual would not have sufficient sight to read print,
then I see it as my obligation as an educator to try and convince
that person that Braille should be learned. I believe that Braille
should be emphasized in every school, and for those who cannot read
print, or others who eventually will not be able to read in that
mode, Braille is a must. For me personally, there was no choice.
Since I can't see a hole through an iron pot, I had to learn Braille.
Maybe that was best. Who knows.

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