Braille at 200: Your Feedback

In our final episode of our special week of shows celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott welcomes Shaun Preece back to the show to get his and your feedback on the conversations we’ve been having this week.

Listener emails are the focus of the show today and they highlight the significance of Braille in today's world and explore its relevance, accessibility, and the diverse range of perspectives and opinions surrounding whether Braille is or isn’t literacy.

Contributors also talk about Braille as a tool for independence and safety, while also addressing the need for respect towards various forms of literacy, including those who use screen readers. The role of technology in enhancing learning and accessibility is also brought up, alongside the challenges faced by people in acquiring Braille skills, and the importance of having touch typing as a foundational skill.

Listeners also bring up the need for better resources and training for Braille instruction, while also addressing misconceptions about its relevance in a technology-driven world.

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
11:26 Diverse Perspectives on Literacy and Braille
23:40 The Role of Technology in Learning and Accessibility
28:55 The Importance of Braille Education
34:11 Challenges in Braille Literacy
39:23 Advocating for Braille Literacy
45:10 Braille as a Tool for Independence
51:56 Personal Experiences with Braille Learning