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Pring, Linda – Child Development, 1984
Two word/nonword decision experiments were carried out to investigate differences in reading between congenitally blind children reading Braille and sighted children dealing with print. Three aspects of single-word recognition were studied: semantic processing, word frequency effects, and phonological recoding. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis
Arms, Wallace R. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1972
Descriptors: Braille, Business Education, Business Responsibility, Economics
Nolan, Carson Y. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1971
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Exceptional Child Research, Reading Rate
Harley, Randall K.; Rawls, Rachel – Educ Visually Handicapped, 1970
Descriptors: Braille, Exceptional Child Research, Instructional Materials, Phonemics
McConnell, Barry – Creative Computing, 1982
Describes several ways in which microcomputers have been adapted to needs of the handicapped. One system consists of a Dynatyper (solenoid driven array of plastic plungers sitting above typewriter keyboard), Braillewriter, and Apple II microcomputer which produces hard-copy braille. (JN)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology

Weiss, Jeff – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
Blind adults with language deficiencies often can learn enough braille to be able to use it for self-communication. Although the manuals of instruction commonly available are not adequate for everyone, individualized plans for teaching braille can be adapted to meet specific needs. Such plans should have a strong readiness program to teach proper…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Instructional Materials

Lorimer, John; Tobin, Michael J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1979
Results of four experiments with 81 blind children and adults (ages 14 and over) comparing Standard English Grade 2 Braille with three reduced codes and one expanded code (in relation to speed, retention of the basic seven-line structure, no increase in bulk of braille publications, and ease of learning) show that a change in the code is possible.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Blindness, Braille

Eldridge, Carlton – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1979
The author focuses on braille literacy as the primary tool for equal education for visually handicapped individuals. The need for braille proficiency is stressed and the importance of braille ability for individual achievement is described. (PHR)
Descriptors: Achievement, Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education

Fishbein, Harold D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1979
Fifty-one learning disabled elementary students received reading instruction with a braille phonics approach. (CL)
Descriptors: Braille, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities
McNulty, Tom, Ed. – Library Hi Tech News, 1995
Explores the braille production and distribution activities of the National Library Service (NLS) for the blind and physically handicapped. Discussion covers how titles are chosen for production in Braille, how a book is produced, responsibilities and activities of the Production Control Section of the NLS, and how patrons can find out if a title…
Descriptors: Blindness, Books, Braille, Disabilities

Wetzel, Robin; Knowlton, Marie – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2000
A comparison of reading rates of 24 print readers and 23 Braille readers on oral reading, silent reading, and studying, found significant differences as a function of reading group and reading task but no group-by-task interaction. Less than one-third of the Braille readers read slower than print readers. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Performance Factors

Elissalde, E. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1996
Brief excerpts from correspondence from blind persons and their families in Uruguay indicate increased self-esteem resulting from access to braille materials such as a braille newspaper. Braille literacy is seen to enhance the dialog between student and teacher, parent and child, or child and book. Knowledge of community events offered by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Blindness, Braille, Foreign Countries
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1983
The directory lists regional and subregional libraries offering services to blind and physically handicapped individuals. Entries are arranged alphabetically by state and include name and address, telephone number, librarian's name, hours, and details of the book and special collections as well as special services. Changes in names, addresses, and…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Blindness, Braille, Library Services
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1982
Based on information contained in producers' catalogs and on responses to a survey conducted by the Reference Section of the Library of Congress National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, this publication lists reference materials produced in braille or in large type, and sound recordings of reference works available…
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Audiotape Cassettes, Braille, Large Type Materials
Croft, Diane L., Ed. – 1986
Detailed product information on peripherals for the blind computer user is provided and applications, availability, reliability, price, and selection considerations are described. Chapters address the following topics and product categories: (1) scanners (optical character readers, Kurzweil Reading Machine); (2) a buyer's guide to modems; (3)…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computers, Electronic Equipment