Introduction: "Reading Adventure Time!," formerly known as the pilot version of the "iBraille Challenge Mobile App," is an educational technology tool integrating digital literacy to support braille reading and writing instruction for students in 1st-12th grades. Designed to operate on an Apple iPad with a refreshable braille…

THIS THREE-PART REPORT DESCRIBES THE STATUS OF BRAILLE READING INSTRUCTION IN LOCAL AND RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1965, PRESENTS STATISTICS DESCRIBING PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF 200 STUDENTS TESTED AS PART OF THIS STUDY, AND PRESENTS ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE DATA GATHERED FROM THE TESTS. THE STATUS OF BRAILLE READING…

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of instruction for increasing speed and accuracy of recognition of the one-cell whole word and part-word signs, the two-cell contractions, and short-form words in English Braille on braille reading skills of secondary school students. (CB)

Two studies used controlled exposure devices in attempts to improve braille reading. The three null hypotheses tested were that reading practice under controlled exposure does not increase reading rates, any increase will not be maintained, and no differences in comprehension occur because of practice. Subjects were selected by the Gates Basic…