Braille—Implications for Living

Abstract

This article develops two contrasting themes: 1) the prime importance of braille as the only medium of literacy available to blind persons; and 2) the widely perceived de-emphasis of braille instruction in the United States. Attention is also directed to the importance of braille in contributing to the quality of life attainable by blind persons. Resolutions of the American Council of the Blind are summarized, indicating the position that removal of deficiencies in the quantity and quality of braille instruction should be given high priority.