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Braille Monitor

Vol. 54, No. 9 October 2011

Gary Wunder, editor

Published in inkprint, in Braille, and on cassette by

The National Federation of the Blind

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Vol. 54, No. 9 October 2011

Lead Photo Listen Now (MP3)

Continuing Conflict and Strife in the
Michigan Commission for the Blind Listen Now (MP3)
by Gary Wunder

Getting an Education for Blind Children and Adults: How to Survive with
Proper Expectations and Accessibility Listen Now (MP3)
by Anil Lewis, Alexa Posny, and Gaeir Dietrich

The Evolution of Braille: Can the Past Help Plan the Future?
Part two of a three-part articleListen Now (MP3)
by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA)

When I Grow Up Listen Now (MP3)
by Laura Weber

My Adventures with the iPhone Listen Now (MP3)
by Michael Freeman

Report on the 2010-11 Braille Readers Are
Leaders ContestListen Now (MP3)
by Natalie Shaheen