Learning braille with Jessica and Isabella | #WearDots

Summary

This video features two young girls, Jessica and Isabella, who are learning to read Braille. It highlights their experiences, the support they receive from teachers, and how their learning journey integrates into their school life, fostering awareness and inclusion among their peers. The video promotes a 'Wear Dots' campaign by RNIB.

Highlights

Introduction to Jessica and Isabella's Braille Learning00:00:00

Jessica, 5, in year one, is learning to write words like 'cake' using Braille, enjoying the tactile experience. Isabella, 10, emphasizes how Braille allows her to feel the dots and how excited she was to read her first Braille book.

Support in Mainstream School00:00:27

Jenny Sullivan, Isabella's support, explains that they work in a quiet room, often with other children, to avoid Isabella feeling isolated. Katie Wescott, Jessica's teacher, describes Jessica's weekly Braille lessons with a specialist and daily practice with a one-to-one aide.

Braille Reading Experience and Integration00:00:44

The girls describe Braille as 'dot, dot, dot' and 'doty'. Isabella shares her first book was 'The Faraway Tree' and that Braille allows her to participate in activities like playing the piano in assembly. Classmates are intrigued by Braille, leading to an activity with Sim Specs and 'Braille cakes' using purple balls to form letters.

RNIB 'Wear Dots' Campaign00:01:48

The video concludes by promoting the RNIB's 'Wear Dots' campaign, encouraging viewers to register at rnib.org/weardots to support people with sight loss.