In the Age of Information everything has gone digital, but where does that leave people with visual or hearing disabilities?
In this presentation, we will explore Braille and American Sign Language (ASL) as alternatives to traditional audially/visually presented information. We will discuss who uses these alternatives, how they are produced and what you can do in your everyday life to make communication more accessible.
To make a difference in this field it doesn’t require large-scale change, only mindfulness and an awareness of the issues!
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore how Sign language and Braille serve as essential tools providing access to information for people with disabilities.
You can register here: https://forms.gle/Ad8xS3EARqiCyrrN6
About the speakers:
Athena Graeme currently holds three braille transcription certifications through the National Library of Congress (NLS) located in Washington DC. She is certified in Literary Braille, Nemeth Braille (Mathematics and Scientific Notation) and the full orchestral Music Braille code. She also holds certifications in Braille Formats from the National Braille Association (NBA).
Elisabeth Graeme was a member of the American Sign Language Club at the American School In Japan (ASIJ). There she learned some basic sign language and helped promote learning and understanding about sign language in her community.
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