Tactile Reading - The Importance of Political, Cultural and Pedagogical Perspectives in Providing Support for Readers of Braille and Tactile Graphics
This important conference is a gathering place for individuals who have a passion and commitment for tactile reading of text and graphics. Participants are varied in background, culture and the focus that they take on the topic. This keynote presentation will serve as a springboard for a wide range of discussions and collaborations during the next two days. The presenter will address the value of diversity and challenge the embrace and variety of political, cultural and pedagogical contexts that strengthen our understandings and provide rich ground for discourse that can move our work forward.