Tag Archives: National Federation of the Blind
Day 24: 31 Days of Braille
Braille Music Notation Musical notation is rendered in braille code, in the same manner that it is rendered in print, for musicians who access it visually. Braille musical notation can be printed on paper, or read on an electronic refreshable … Continue reading
31 Days of Braille: Day 7
Why Read Print? In this digital age, when smart phones, tablets and computers can read text out loud, narrated books can be downloaded and played almost instantly, and broadcasting is at our fingertips, how important is learning to read print? … Continue reading
Macular Degeneration
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in Americans over the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1.8 million people have … Continue reading