Correct spelling and grammar is particularly important for us blind
individuals. Many people have an incorrect impression of us and of our
intelligence. If we aren't personally speaking to them, or if we aren't
personally acquainted with them, how else will they know of our intelligence.
When their first impression of us is gotten from our writing. Therefore,
taking the time necessary to give a good impression is most important. By the
way, you forgot they're, in your example. Not to mention the other confusing
words extant in the language. By the way, When I was a child, I understood the
contraction for the words can not was, dots 4 5 6 c. Is this still the case.
Or was this only a contraction in American grade II Braille.
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From: CJ &AA MAY
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 1:50 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enqquiry or Inquiry
I'm inclined to agree with you, Jackie.
I do feel for people who are dyslexic and understand why, especially after
finishing work, they might not want to make too big a deal of spelling and just
enjoy the sound of the word, rather than worrying about how it is spelt.
One of the reasons I feel the teaching of braille to blind children is so
important is because it is much easier to learn to spell a word if you see it
written down, rather than just relying on how it sounds. How on earth do you
learn the difference between their and there etc. or learn the rules when to
use same unless you can see them written down.
Certainly when I'm learning something, like a new piece of equipment, I like
to have the instructions in Braille and they then stick in my head much better
than when I just rely on hearing them.
Alison