Imagine for a moment that nothing in your house is labeled in braille. Or maybe you
don't have to imagine it! Do you reach in the fridge for some orange juice and grab
the milk carton instead? Ever sprinkle some cinnamon on your French toast - but it's
cayenne pepper instead? And are you wearing your new maroon silk top, or the one
with the plaid pattern that clashes with almost every pair of pants you own? These
examples may be extreme, but think about it - are you expending more mental energy
on identifying things than you would like?
This week during the Accessible World Tek Talk training Judy Dixon of Arlington,
Virginia, a life-long user of Braille and the Consumer Relations Officer of the National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, for 27 years has been invited
to discuss her most recent book, “Label It! Braille and Audio Strategies for Identifying
Items at Home and Work" that was recently published by National Braille Press.
Judy will focus on labeling strategies that she and her friends have used through
the years and will identify the very best ideas and tips. Focusing primarily on labeling
with braille, Judy covers all the bases: clothing and accessories, medications, food
containers, appliances, and a hodgepodge of other items, from postage stamps to chargers
and cables. She also will discuss what to do when you can't label something, and
tricks to employ when you're out and about and nothing is labeled.
Contact: National Braille Press, 88 Saint Stephen Street,
Boston, MA 02115-4302.
Phone: (617) 266-6160
Toll-free: (888) 965-8965