Summary
Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.