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Disabilities cannot stop her

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:26:28 +0000

Hailey Baskeyfield is a young thriving girl who constantly askd questiong, touching exploring and feeling new objects.

The lucky girl was invited to represent Oklahoma in the Braille institute national reading competition. Hailey spends about an hour to four a day each week with her Mrs. whiteworth when they read and study spelling.

By the time she is in high school, it is likely Hailey will attend the Oklahoma School for the Blind, where they will be better able to serve her educational needs.

The baskeyfields are knows for working hard to get for what they want, they have taken the responsibilities for hailer early in her life.

Publicis publishes Braille ad in The Economist for UBS

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:42:35 +0000

The Braille print advertisement tells the story of Valentin Haüy, who opened the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris in 1784. Among the pupils was the young Louis Braille, who developed the Braille system of raised dots during his time at the school.
Nadine Genet, UBS global head of advertising, said, “I am delighted we could bring to life for everyone the story behind the development of the Braille reading and writing system. By launching the Braille insert in The Economist we are able to bring the idea alive in a relevant and impactful way.”
The ad forms part of UBS’ ‘We will not rest’ campaign, which highlights moments of achievement throughout history to convey the bank’s commitment to building long-term relationships and placing customer needs at the heart of its business—and ‘not resting’ until the goal is met.

Cynon Valley historian learns to read again at the age of 90 – through Braille

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:32:29 +0000

So when she lost both her sight and hearing, the 90-year-old feared she may never be able to rekindle her love for the arts.

Coun Mike Forey said: “Many people who suffer a sensory loss lose confidence in their ability to run their home, prepare meals and maintain standards.

“Our team can help them regain their independence by simply changing the way they do things or by using techniques and equipment.”

“Literature has been my life, and when my eyesight started deteriorating in 2000 it was a major blow to me – I still find it frustrating at times,” said Mrs Selwood. “Not being able to read my own personal mail was devastating, which is why I decided to learn Braille with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Sensory Team.

Her husband Jack died in 1996, and since then she has continued to live independently despite setbacks.

A well-known local historian and author, Nansi has always been active in the community and has written many books on the valley, including bestseller A History of Hirwaun and Rhigos.

Her husband Jack died in 1996, and since then she has continued to live independently despite setbacks.

A well-known local historian and author, Nansi has always been active in the community and has written many books on the valley, including bestseller A History of Hirwaun and Rhigos.

Tablets Given Braille Keyboard

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:43:57 +0000

US researchers have devised a way for the visually impaired people to use a touchscreen tablet by introducing a braille keyboard.

This keyboard works by allowing the buttons find the fingers. Also it uses movement to navigate e.g. to get to the menu the user must shake the device.

The real purpose behind this technology is to help Blind people with real life challenges.

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admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:01:51 +0000

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