Reading
and School Success for the Young Blind Child
Carol
Castellano Dawn
Kosman
Illustrated by Lynne Cucco
The Bridge to Braille is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows parents and teachers how to help blind children progress from early literacy experiences all the way to full participation in the classroom.� This book demystifies the education of blind children and enables parents and teachers to give ordinary help with spelling, homework, reports, and projects to children who happen to be blind.� Topics included in the book:
Adapting Materials����
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Quick Braille Lesson Using
Technology
Beginning Braille
Reading�������������� Braille Writing in the Classroom��� Indepenence
in the Classroom
Doing
Math in Braille Resources About
Braille Books
�Now I understand what to do to get my son off to a good start in school.� Parents need this information right from the beginning, when their blind child is a baby.�
�A
much-needed adjunct to the information shared by a busy Braille teacher...The
Bridge to Braille should be in the hands of every teacher who is going
to have a blind student in class!�
- Debbie DeHaven, First Grade Teacher
The
Bridge to Braille is available from:
National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children
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Make check or money order payable to NFB and mail with this form to:
Materials
Center, National Center for the Blind
1800 Johnson
Street, Baltimore, MD� 21230-4998
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Email:� [email protected]���� Web site:
www.nfb.org