| Title: |
A Braille message |
| Summary: |
This activity allows participants to get familiar with the Braille code by having fun. They will get some information about how to write and read using Braille and they will be able to try it. |
| Objectives: |
Learn how to write / read using the Braille code |
| Materials / Equipment needed: |
Some Braille alphabets written both in Braille and in normal print to distribute; Sheets of paper, Braillers for all participants |
| Group size: |
Any size |
| Duration: |
30 minutes |
| Step-by-step instructions: |
At first, the vi facilitator explains the Braille code: how to write and read it. There are several instructions on the Internet, so the facilitator can use them as supporting material. He/she needs also to print some Braille alphabets.
Then, the facilitator distributes the Braillers among participants.
They can have fun writing messages one another and reading them.
The Vi facilitator can go around to support them.
The activity ends with a debriefing held by the facilitator using some questions for reflection e.g. the ones of the “Reflection / Evaluation questions” section. |
| Reflection and evaluation questions: |
To conclude the activity the facilitator asks participants to share their impressions, thoughts and feelings about the Braille code.
Some questions might be: What did you find challenging? What did you learn/find out? Did you learn how to write your name in Braille?
It is important to emphasize to the participants the fact that
these activities only represent part of a visually impaired experience and
may not fully reflect how a visually impaired person lives their day-to-day
life. It may also be worth mentioning that what they experience is something
that a visually impaired person has been used to doing since birth or for many years
and that it is not as hard as it seems in an activity lasting for a few minutes.
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| Possible risk factors: |
N/A
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| Variations: |
It is very suitable for youngsters (especially children) who have fun writing Braille messages one another.
When working with adults, Vi facilitator can increase the difficulty: facilitator has a Braille book (with separated lines) and participants can try to read some letters/lines. |
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