Is Braille Still Relevant?

Change Makers: A Podcast from APH

English - January 14, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB
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The almost 200 year-old, six-dot system we know as braille, has helped those with visual impairments thrive and succeed in everyday life. However, with talking books, audiobooks and other devices that speak and listen to you, one might wonder if braille is still relevant?

Podcast Guests

Mike Hudson, APH Museum DirectorOlaya Landa-Vialard, Ph.D., APH Director, ConnectCenterSergio Oliva, EOT, M.P.A., Associate Vice President, Programs and Services , Braille InstituteGreg Stilson, APH Director , Global Innovation and Strategy

Additional Links and Phone Numbers

APH Museum Braille Challenge Braille Institute ConnectCenterConnectCenter I&R Phone Number: 1-800-232-5463National Transition Conversation Website National Transition Conversation Registration PageNational Transition Conversation Email: [email protected]