Transitional Type for the Visually Impaired

My name is Katie Lee and I'm a graphic design student at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio; caffeine addict and lover of type. This blog documents the progress of my six-month long senior capstone project from concept to conclusion. Read my project statement here.

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Can an older blind person learn Braille?

Whether or not a blind person at an advanced age would benefit from learning Braille depends upon many factors. If the individual is mentally alert, has a reasonably good memory, and is able to feel and distinguish the dots, it may be beneficial for him or her to learn Braille. The older blind person may want to learn enough Braille to put labels on things or to write down telephone numbers. Numbers in Braille are the same as the first ten letters of the alphabet with a number symbol placed before the letter. If you know the numbers and a few other letters, it is possible to use Braille playing cards.

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