[Missouri-l] Fw: [acb-l] braille literacy

[Jeanne Fike]

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From: "Christopher Wright" <chriswright11 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 6:39 PM
Subject: [acb-l] braille literacy


>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chrissie Cochrane" <chrissie at theglobalvoice.info>
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 3:13 PM
> Subject: [TheLounge] this week's Attitude Test
>
>
>> Hi Folks
>>
>> This week's Attitude Test asks a simple question:  is Braille literacy
> still as important as ever it was for blind people?  In these days of
> talking computers, talking mobile phones, and other audio-enhanced
> technology, is it still necessary for blind children, or the newly blind 
> to
> take the trouble and learn Braille?  Can one, for example get just as much
> pleasure from listening to an audio book, as reading a Braille one.  Let 
> me
> introduce a personal note here.  I am what is considered to be a pretty
> fluent Braille reader, yet I must admit I prefer a talking book, 
> especially
> if it's unabridged, any day.
>>
>> If you'd like to join in the discussion you can call us at The Global
> Voice, during the show.
>>
>> Naama and I will be kicking things off at 19:00 UTC, that's 3 pm Eastern,
> 12 pm Pacific and would very much welcome your input.
>>
>> There are several ways to get in touch with the program whilst we're on
> air:
>>
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>> Please join Naama and myself for what I hope will be a stimulating
> discussion, at 19:00 UTC in The Attitude Test on The Global Voice.
>>
>> If you miss the live broadcast, the program is repeated on Monday at 
>> 11:00
> UTC, and should you wish to email the program when we're not on air, you 
> can
> do so at attitude.test at theglobalvoice.info.
>>
>> Chrissie
>> General Manager; the Global Voice
>> www.theglobalvoice.info.
>> I'm also now on Twitter: chrissietgv
>> General Manager; the Global Voice
>> www.theglobalvoice.info.
>> I'm also now on Twitter: chrissietgv
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