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Tan FRP Poster - Encouraging Braille Literacy for Children with Blind and Low Vision

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Michael Bray
[email protected]
313-577-4178

Product Description:

Braille is a tactile system of raised dots that people who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) to read and write. With the development of technology (e.g. text-to-speech, voice over, Siri), braille literacy is decreasing despite its importance. There are benefits to introducing braille to your BVI child or have a prognosis that may lead to blindness or low vision in the future.

Keyword(s):

LEND, braille, blind, low vision

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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