In our second episode celebrating Braille at 200, Steven Scott discusses the significance of Braille education in the United States with blind QTVI (Qualified Teacher of Visually Impaired Children) Kate Crohan who works at Perkins School for the Blind.

The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in teaching Braille to visually impaired and low vision students, the importance of acceptance in learning Braille, and the balance between traditional Braille and modern technology. Kate Crohan talks about the need for Braille education to adapt to the needs of individual students, including those with low vision, and both Steven and Kate explore the ongoing debate between different input methods for Braille technology.

The conversation also explores the various applications of Braille beyond academics, such as in personal life and community engagement. Also, concerns about the future of Braille in the face of advancing technology and audio resources are addressed, with a hopeful outlook on the continued relevance of Braille.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Celebrating Braille Education
02:25 The Role of Braille in Education
10:33 Acceptance and Learning Braille
15:36 Braille vs. Technology: Finding Balance
19:00 The Importance of Braille for Low Vision Children
20:51 Navigating Braille Learning Levels
23:11 QWERTY vs. Perkins: The Braille Input Debate
28:28 The Importance of Braille Usage
32:16 Technology's Role in Braille Education
36:47 Braille Beyond Academics
46:47 Concerns for the Future of Braille