Using the braille
French code
(TC20909),
German code
(TC20910) or
Spanish code
(TC20911) are available in print.
Introduction to braille for sighted readers
Braille alphabet card
The
Braille alphabet card
(PR10223)
shows the embossed braille
alphabet, punctuation marks and numbers, together with the print
translation.
It is also available in Welsh (TC20802) - please call our Helpline on
0303 123 9999 to place your order.
Everyday braille
Everyday braille offers an introduction to braille for sighted friends
and family. It explains the braille code and how useful even a little
braille can be in making a difference to the life of a blind or partially
sighted person. The leaflet also covers braille production methods,
daily uses and includes some reading exercises. It is available in
print
(TC20401) and
contracted braille
(TC20393).
Crack the code
Crack the code
is full of activities, puzzles and jokes and is
designed to introduce the uncontracted braille (grade 1) alphabet,
simple punctuation and numbers. It should not take more than a
couple of hours to complete. You can
download if for free from
ClearVision Library
.
rnib.org.uk
Have a Look at This!
Learn to sight read contracted braille with this new book compiled
and designed by Jill Pemberton. The A4 book uses enlarged print
and a braille font to guide the sighted reader through the braille
code in 21 “bite-sized” sections. Each section includes a puzzle
inviting the reader to complete gapped sentences, create words in
braille format, decipher dreadful jokes or solve simple logic
problems. The book offers the beginner an insight into a
fascinating subject; at the same time it could help sighted tutors,
support workers, parents, friends and colleagues of visually
impaired braille users. For further information or to order a copy
contact
[email protected]
The braille trail - written by A Swenson and FM D'Andrea
Based on the popular braille Bug, who happily inhabits American
Federation for the Blind's website, these books offers students,
parents, and teachers, a delightful and fascinating introduction to
braille.
Designed to teach sighted children about braille and
encourage literacy among all children by using games, graphics
and activities, along with a wealth of information on braille,
assistive technology and the biographies of Helen Keller and Louis
Braille. The braille trail activity book (ISBN 978 0 89128 863 3) and
braille parent/teachers guide (ISBN 978 0 89128 862 6) are
available from
American Foundation for the Blind
.
Buying and borrowing books
Ways of reading
Find reading materials in accessible formats for children of all ages
who are blind or partially sighted - for pleasure, information or
school work with this free leaflet.
Designed in collaboration with
RNIB, Calibre Audio Library, ClearVision Library and National Blind
Children's Society, it is available free of charge in
print
(TC20923),
contracted braille
(TC20924) and on
audio CD
(TC20925). It can
also be
downloaded for free here
.
