Old-school Braille needs image update

7th Oct 2013 By

The Columbus Dispatch, June 30, 2013 Who was Helen Keller? We know the answer, and yet, the answer has changed with time. Thursday marked the 133rd anniversary of her birth.  While most of us are familiar with the story of the miracle that occurred when a little girl who was both deaf and blind suddenly […]

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How Chess and Chess Braille Can Level the Playing Field

24th Jul 2013 By

The game of chess is both an ancient, exotic sport credited with teaching the art of war to sophisticated civilisations long before our own day; and a favourite way for primary-school teachers to fill in some time near the end of the year when energy is flagging and attention is waning. There are numerous health […]

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Drawing Pins and databases and the Subject of Disabled Entrepreneurs

18th Jul 2013 By

Earlier this month, I was having a conversation with an acquaintance, about how other businesspeople perceive me. How many people, I’m curious, are subject to the scrutiny of their colleagues and associates so openly and to such a degree. I have a theory about this, which may be controvertial, but seems to be true. The […]

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A Canadian in wales Takes a Whimsical Look at Trilingualism

4th Sep 2012 By

Any Canadian, whichever side of the bi and Bi fence he/she falls on, is well aware of the issues facing a society with two official languages. People in Wales are familiar with the debate, as well. The Quiet Revolution and the rise of Cymdeithas yr Iaith happened simultaneously. Today, Arguments about the merits of a […]

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All Praise to the Humble Slate and Stylus!

16th Sep 2011 By

Almost a year ago, when we started developing Valleys WordWorks, my husband and I decided we would promote Braille transcription as one of our specialities. Braille is an extremely under-valued reading medium but the only one which is entirely effective in allowing unfiltered access to information to non-print-reading blind people. Thirty years ago when computer […]

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