At Your Fingertips: Increasing Your Braille Reading Speed

05/04/2025 12 min
At Your Fingertips: Increasing Your Braille Reading Speed

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In this episode of At Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now, Chris shares practical strategies for increasing your Braille reading speed. Drawing from research by the American Foundation for the Blind and insights from Judy Dixon, the discussion covers why finger positioning matters, how a light touch can improve accuracy, and how bottom-dot recognition may slow some readers down. Chris explains the “scissors technique” for two-handed reading and encourages fun, low-pressure practice using tools like the Perkins Brailler or a Braille display. You'll also hear tips for daily Braille habits, group reading, and how to make the process enjoyable—whether you're just starting out or brushing up your skills.Read transcript

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