<div>Cara Murphy not only decided to go to a mainstream school with a specialist Low Vision Support Department, she also decided to learn Braille because of her deteriorating sight. 
 
In the 2nd part of our interview, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Cara about the tech she uses, what support is provided by the school and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. 
 
To learn more about braille, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk/braille200">www.rnib.org.uk/braille200</a> 
 
Missed part 1 of Cara's journey? Listen here: <a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8613688-learning-braille-alongside-studying-at-grammar-school">RNIB Connect / Learning Braille Alongside Studying At Grammar School</a> 
 
#RNIBConnect 
 
Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.</div>

Cara Murphy not only decided to go to a mainstream school with a specialist Low Vision Support Department, she also decided to learn Braille because of her deteriorating sight. In the 2nd part of our interview, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Cara about the tech she uses, what support is provided by the school and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. To learn more about braille, go to www.rnib.org.uk/braille200 Missed part 1 of Cara's journey? Listen here: RNIB Connect / Learning Braille Alongside Studying At Grammar School #RNIBConnect Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

Cara Murphy not only decided to go to a mainstream school with a specialist Low Vision Support Department, she also decided to learn Braille because of her deteriorating sight. 
 
In the 2nd part of our interview, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Cara about the tech she uses, what support is provided by the school and her hopes for more braille resources for everyday life. 
 
To learn more about braille, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk/braille200" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rnib.org.uk/braille200</a> 
 
Missed part 1 of Cara's journey? Listen here: <a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8613688-learning-braille-alongside-studying-at-grammar-school" rel="noopener noreferrer">RNIB Connect / Learning Braille Alongside Studying At Grammar School</a> 
 
#RNIBConnect 
 
Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.

S2 Ep998: How Does Braille Help Students Thrive At Secondary School?

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings 
 
 
 
 

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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