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From: Margo.Downey@f60.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Margo Downey)
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Subject: Re: possible ramifications
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Date: 18 Jun 91 16:24:12 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

If you'll note in my message to Tim about tiles, I said that he used his
mobility skills in conjunction with tiles in subway platforms, etc.--or would
do that.  I am only going to speak for myself in this message and state that
what concerns me is that many people--blind people and professionals--downplay
one thing because they think something easier's come along.  I think one thing
I say and NFB says is that there aren't going to be tiles everywhere; not
going to be audible signals everywhere; Braille on elevators everywhere, and
folks need a plethora of skills and attitudes to get them to where they need
to go and what they need to do.  We have already seen many teachers say
Braille's not really important any more and it isn't efficient--so let's use
tapes and other auditory materials.  Let's make the child read print with
his/her vision even though it's 11 words per minute--just a random figure.  If
a lot of various things are available, the person can choose what to do--what
to use.  I believe that, even with new technology and stuff like that, that
nothing can replace traditional ways of doing things--like Braille, canes, dog
guides, etc., etc.  Technology and new ways of doing things can be used along
with the traditional ways sometimes.

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