The Braille Trail includes background information about the code, including basic explanations about braille contractions and the Nemeth code, and photographs of common types of braille technology devices. Activities in simulated braille such as scrambled words, matching columns, and riddles are included for added fun. Lists of kid-appropriate websites, and picture and chapter books are included to give children additional opportunities to read more about braille and people who are blind. In addition, a copy of the special edition Weekly Reader produced by the American Printing House for the Blind is included. The entire packet is colorfully and cleverly designed to capture a child's interest and imagination.
Packets are free of charge.
Due to anticipated demand, only one copy will be sent per request. Since the materials were designed for sighted elementary school children and have a high graphic content, the packet is available in print only. However, because we want blind children and teachers to also share these materials with others, we will make available, upon request, the text content of the materials in braille with a description of the graphics on each page.