Embracing Braille

By Hadley

Learning braille? Join us on these weekly calls as the group discusses various topics and issues related to reading and writing braille. The last session of each month is an open question-and-answer s... more

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The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

Embracing Braille episodes:

March 19, 2020 Using Braille at Work
Cheryl Orgas, Executive Director at ABLE (Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement), shared her experience with using braille at work.
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March 12, 2020 The Importance of Proofreading While Learning Braille
Hadley Learning Expert Pam Bortz joined us this week to share tips and tricks for accurately proofreading your braille work.
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March 05, 2020 Marrakesh Treaty
Attorney Scott LaBarre presented on the Marrakesh Treaty and how this international treaty allows for copyright exceptions to reproduce braille materials from print.
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February 27, 2020 Question and Answer Session 11
This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. Topics included slate and stylus tips.
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February 20, 2020 30 Years of Braille Proofreading
Donald Dawes, former proofreader at National Braille Press, discussed the significance of proofreading braille assignments and share his 30 years of proofreading experience.
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February 13, 2020 Touch and Go
Rabih Dow, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Guide Dogs for the Blind, shared his experience with using braille at home and at work.
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February 06, 2020 The Roles of ICEB and BANA
Jennifer Dunnam, former president of the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) and Manager of Braille Programs at NLS, outlined the progress leading to the transition from EBAE to UEB.
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January 30, 2020 Question and Answer Session 10
This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. We discussed the numeric indicator, other braille symbols, and more.
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January 23, 2020 Braille and Technology
Hadley Practice Leader and assistive technology expert Ricky Enger presented on braille displays, note takers and more.
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January 16, 2020 The Role of NLS in Promoting Braille
Karen Keninger, Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled presented on the role of NLS in promoting the use of braille.
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FAQs about Embracing Braille:

How many episodes does Embracing Braille have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.