If you are visually impaired and are seeking a remote Braille Instructor, please get in touch with us via email: philosophical.books.for.the.blind@gmail.com .
We have been teaching Braille successfully remotely since 2020 and are dedicated to supporting the visually impaired to master reading UEB – Unified English Braille. After learning Grade 1 – letters, numbers, and basic punctuation, and Grade 2 – contracted Braille, we encourage Braille readers to obtain an eReader and learn how to download Braille Ready Files – BRF – from the National Library Services – https://www.loc.gov/nls/enrollment-equipment/apply-for-nls-service/
Philosophical Books for the Blind, Inc. extends a warm thank you to the Santa Barbara Braille Institute staff for helping to facilitate remote learning for visually impaired students located in Santa Barbara County and Venture County.
We assist students by teaching Braille through working with the Illinois Braille Series Grade One and Grade Two textbooks.
Currently, students purchase textbooks at the American Printing House website: https://www.aph.org/shop/. The description from their site of these textbooks are as follows:
Book I of the series presents the symbols necessary for reading and writing uncontracted Braille, including letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. It uses raised print letters to introduce braille letters and tracking guidelines to assist the new reader. There are practice activities, writing drills, and various reading selections. Illinois Braille Series Grade One.
Book II introduces contracted Braille in 25 sequential lessons. Rules, instructions, and study tips are offered in uncontracted Braille for access during learning. Each lesson includes explanations, examples, and a writing exercise. Reading selections provide extended practice after each new set of contractions is studied. Because reading properly contracted Braille is essential, the book contains a potpourri of enjoyable stories, poems, essays, and articles to suit any interest. Successful completion of Book I is necessary before beginning a study of contracted Braille using Book II. Book I presents the symbols of uncontracted Braille in one volume; Book II presents contracted Braille following UEB order in two volumes. Illinois Braille Series Grade Two.
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