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From: Gary.Petraccaro@f90.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Petraccaro)
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Subject: Re: braille instruction and feelings
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Date: 24 Apr 91 22:14:41 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Darrell,

     The problem with the way Al has it is that "in their life" part.  If
you said that they had such-and-such a chance of vision loss in 10-15
years, that would make more sense.  We have more and more people living
into their late old age.  Hearing can go as can sight, this, I'm sure you
know.  Problem is, that the way the statement runs, all some doctor has to
say is that 50 plus percent of those in their 80's have vision problems,
so, go braille.  That won't do it.  They'll forget the braille they don't
need long before they might really make use of it.  We do need to emphasize
the short term need of braille and make certain that that's covered.  Like
I said, 10-15 years, that might do it.

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