SP ED 5441 - Literary Braille Codes and Technologies

Meets with SP ED 6441. Reading and writing literary braille is the focus of this course. Included are the literary braille contractions, short-form words, punctuation, and rules of usage of basic Grade 2 braille, using the Perkins Braille Writer. Emphasis is upon accuracy, beginning formatting and ability to apply the rules. Students will also learn to write literary braille using a slate and stylus, as well as computerized braillewriters.