Why Learn Braille?
Braille instruction benefits students who are functionally blind in the following ways: Braille allows reading and writing skills to be developed. Because literacy is based on the ability to read and write, braille is the only media available for obtaining literacy for people who use their tactile sense as the primary means of gathering information. Braille allows the student who is functionally blind to have the same “written” materials in the classroom as sighted peers. Braille allows for instruction in correct written language usage such as structuring sentences, spelling, formatting paragraphs and editing. Braille allows the selection of a book or magazine for the pleasure of reading independently at any time or place without additional equipment.
