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From: Susan.Goldfield@p0.f1089.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Susan Goldfield)
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Subject: Re: Braille Transcription Poletics
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Date: 30 May 91 20:31:29 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Mary, you have an excellent point in reference to the advantages of
using braille. I can't mention any names, but I know someone who is
in high school and can't spell. Frankly, I believe that there is a
crisis in the school system. These schools are graduating students
who are illiterate. Illiteracy is unfortunately very common, but I
believe is being ignored especially with blind students. This person
was educated by tapes. All spelling and gramatical errors are ignored
by his teachers. Why?  His counselors at his school encourage tapes
and have not followed through on any requests made for braille materials.
Unfortunately, this bright young man will slip through the cracks
and make it to graduation. The very sad thing is that he can't even
spell the word. I'd appreciate your thoughts.......Sue Goldfiel

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