Offers instructors specific, practical strategies for the teaching of Braille reading and writing. Chapters discuss general guidelines and strategies; fostering emergent learning; making the transition from print to Braille; teaching Braille to students with special needs, and to students who speak English as a second language; assessing the literary skills of students who are blind or visually impaired; and technology and Braille. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.