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Amaya, R. D. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
A description of the Braille Institute Library's outreach programs (serving the Hispanic community in 10 southern California counties) includes information on program objectives, background data, materials and guidelines, project implementation, services, and actual contact with the community. (CB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Hispanic Americans, Library Services

Goldberg, A. M.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
Three braille translation programs, which translate computerized text files into new files of ASCII representative grade 2 braille, are evaluated, including "Braille-Talk,""PC Braille," and "The Duxbury Translator." For each program, such items as documentation, ease of operation, formatting, embedded commands,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Computer Software
Moore, Mary W. – DVH Quarterly, 1985
The paper describes the use of VersaBraille, a machine that stores braille information on audio cassettes on which information can be automatically retrieved by title or page number. A demonstration project has shown the feasibility of the machine with high school and college students for such tasks as note taking, preparation of assignments, and…
Descriptors: Audiotape Cassettes, Blindness, Braille, College Students
Nadash, Andre – American Metric Journal, 1977
The Braille representation for the alphabet, for special symbols (such as the percent sign, the period, the number sign), for digits, and for metric symbols are presented. (DT)
Descriptors: Braille, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematical Vocabulary
Office of Federal Student Aid (ED), Washington, DC. – 2003
This Braille publication explores available options on federal student loans so that borrowers can avoid repayment problems and manage and repay their debts. The guide contains information on repayment plans for Perkins loans, Direct Loans, and Federal Family Education Loans. The repayment options discussed include consolidation, deferment, and…
Descriptors: Braille, College Students, Higher Education, Loan Default
Nussbaum, Ruth, Comp.; O'Connor, Catherine, Comp.; Herndon, James, Comp.; Emanuel, Shirley, Comp. – 1999
This reference circular lists Bibles and sacred texts of many world religions, in a variety of languages, translations, and versions, that are available in special media. Commentaries, concordances, liturgies, prayer books, hymnals, and magazines are also listed. Priority was given to citing complete works; portions of works are listed if they are…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Blindness, Braille, Large Type Materials
A Writing Vocabulary Study Relative to Braille Contractions to be Mastered by Primary Level Children
Napier, Grace D. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1973
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Exceptional Child Research, Primary Education
Davidson, Terry – New Outlook for the Blind, 1973
Descriptors: Braille, Exceptional Child Services, Sensory Aids, Tactual Perception
Magill, Arthur N. – New Outlook Blind, 1970
Adapted from the author's keynote speech before the Fourth General Assembly of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind in October 1969 in New Delhi. (JM)
Descriptors: Braille, Computers, Exceptional Child Services, Human Services
Foulke, Emerson – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1970
Descriptors: Braille, Reading, Reading Rate, Research Projects

Kaufman, Nadeen L. – School Psychology Review, 1982
The purpose of this article is to review the essential features of the Perkins-Binet Tests of Intelligence for the Blind, and to discuss problems and limitations in the test kit and manual. Recommendations are also made for smoother administration of both forms of the test. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Tests

Morris, Ouida Fae – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1981
The University of South Carolina used an educational television format for an introductory braille course to reach a population of teachers scattered throughout the state. Results indicated that this format is a viable alternative to oncampus sessions. (Author)
Descriptors: Braille, Educational Television, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Barlow-Brown, Fiona; Connelly, Vincent – Journal of Research in Reading, 2002
Considers how blind children do not receive exposure to environmental print and do not generally learn to recognize written letters of the alphabet prior to schooling in Braille. Concludes that letter learning is a major contributor to the development of phonological awareness in blind children. Suggests key similarities in the underlying…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Elementary Education, Learning Strategies

Rogow, Sally M. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1994
This article clarifies literacy issues that affect the achievement and performance of students with severe visual impairments. The article discusses the nature of the braille code and offers suggestions and strategies for helping children with limited sight overcome difficulties and for making braille and print accessible for group activities.…
Descriptors: Braille, Elementary Education, Literacy Education, Mainstreaming

Swenson, A. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
This article presents the process approach as an effective way of teaching braille writing to young children who are blind. The writing process used in the primary grades establishes a foundation for development of future literacy skills, and instills enthusiasm and confidence in children approaching the complex task of braille writing.…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Literacy Education, Primary Education