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From: Christopher.Hill@p233.f4115.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Christopher Hill)
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Subject: Re: Setting the record straight
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Date: 24 Apr 91 22:10:54 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

As for braille in college. I couldn't agree more.  I learned
braille way back in elementary school, used it all through school,
until I got to college.  The only brtaille book I've had here is my
Spanish book, and I had to really get that one in advance.  As far
as my calculus and computer books go, I've had em all on tape.  I
don't think I've suffered.  my g p a is above 3.0.  I hate getting
magazines in braille.  It's kinda hard to hold onto the back
issues, when you don't have anywhere to put em.  Not only that, my
braille reading speed is down right sluggish compared to what I can
do with tape or computer.

My main use for braille is to take notes form my computer for
things like papers etc, and to look ant programs which I can't make
work.

Even if it were possible for me to get more braille textbooks, it
would be a tremendous waste of resources, and a lot of hastle.
					 Later..
 Chris

data is just data, information is useful.

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