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Please join us for this special braille event at the Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired during the week of August 12-16, 2013.Two strands will be offered:Braille Production Basics on August 12th - 14thBraille Music - August 14th - 16thParticipants wishing to attend both strands have that option; their program will be adjusted so they won't miss out on any information. Please read further for more details regarding the strands.Braille Production BasicsThe intensive three-day training on the production of braille and nemeth code by braille transcribers and teachers of students with visual impairments involves the use of hardware and software applications used for the production of literary braille, math/nemeth and computer-generated tactile graphics.The objective of this training is to demonstrate various software applications and hardware devices that transcribers can use in their arsenal of tools for the production of braille and tactile graphics.Computers and embossing equipment will be provided in a lab setting and most of the presentation will include hands-on experiences. There are no prerequisites for participants attending this portion of Braille Boot Camp. Braille MusicAre you passionate about braille music? Want to learn how to better support your braille reading student's interest in music? Then join us for three days of braille music instruction using a Perkins braille writer, a computer with Duxbury and the Dancing Dots Goodfeel Suite of software.The braille music course includes an introduction to reading and writing braille music. We will focus on music taught in the school system: beginner vocal, band /instrumental, and choir. Through numerous examples and ample opportunity to practice, participants will learn the braille music symbols. Participants will also receive instruction on how to use Dancing Dots Goodfeel Software Suite to produce braille music. Resources on how students can learn brail |
