Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:15 PM
Kane (Chicago Marriott Downtown)
Polly Abbott, CVRT/OMS , Adult Rehabilitation Services, Guild for the Blind, Chicago, IL
As professionals, we know how much a little knowledge of braille can increase a person's independence.  How do you excite the interest of older adults who think braille is too complicated or difficult to learn?  A different advertising approach can help to hook the adult learner who is avoiding the dots.  Learn what strategies have been successful for this braille teacher and come share some of your own.