An instruction manual, which briefly describes the usage of various assistive tools and devices used by children with visual impairment, prepared by Worth Trust. The instruction manual is part of their Universal Braille Kit and covers assistive tools like Vasantha Braille Cube, Natesan Braille Block, Braille Slate & Stylus, Alphabet Block, Standard Abacus, Geometry Set & Drawing Tool, and Taylor Frame with Types.
A resource kit worth having for educators & parents working with children with visual impairment in special and inclusive schools.
To download The Universal Braille Kit Instruction Manual from Worth Trust in English and Hindi, please click on the following links:
1. The Universal Braille Kit Instruction Manual - Worth Trust (Scanned English Version)
2. The Universal Braille Kit Instruction Manual - Worth Trust (Scanned Hindi Version)
Useful videos for your reference:
I. Components of the Universal Braille Kit + Tactile Dominoes Set from Worth Trust
A sneak peak into the components of the Universal Braille Kit designed and produced by Worth Trust (Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India)
Apart from the Universal Braille Kit, the video also shows you a tactile Dominoes Set (also known as Dominoes Double Six) from Worth Trust.
II. Lesson 01: Taylor's Frame - Representing Numbers 0 to 9
Introduction to Taylor Frame + Representing Numbers 0 to 9
III. Lesson 02: Taylor's Frame - Type A (Mathematical Operators, . & = ) and Type B (Variables & Brackets)
In this video you will learn about:
A. Representing Mathematical Operators (+, -, × & ÷), Decimal Point (.) and Equal To (=) Sign using Type A on the Taylor's Frame.
B. Representing Variables (A, B, C, D, X, Y & Z), Occasional Bit, Different Types of Brackets (( ) { } [ ]), Index Sign or Indicator (Power/Exponent) and Radical Sign (√) using Type B on the Taylor's Frame.
IV. How to prepare Tactile Enlarged Models of Type A (Arithmetic Type) & Type B (Algebraic Type)
V. Taylor’s Frame – Creating an Octagonal Shaped Design (Tactile Practise Frame for Beginners)
VI. How to write an Algebraic Expression on a Taylor's Frame
VII. Creating a Tactile Number Line on a Taylor's Frame
VIII. Tactile TLM - Understanding Quadrilaterals on Taylor's Frame
Sources/Credits:
+ Universal Braille Kit: Purchased from Worth Trust, Chennai, India.
+ NCERT
Acknowledgements:
+ I would like to thank N. K. Jha Sir (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education) for teaching me how to use the Taylor’s Frame.
+ I would like to thank SAKSHAM (Principal ma’am, teachers and students) for inspiring me with their ideas and dedication.
+ I would like to thank my Professors: Swati ma’am, Sudeep sir, Pubali ma’am and Jha sir (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education) for their insights and guidance.
With Hope.
