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Disability in the Media Lesson Plan: Braille

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Learners determine the workings of the Braille alphabet and how people with visual impairments learn how to use it. In this Braille lesson, students study the associated vocabulary, read about Helen Keller, and complete associated worksheets about Braille.

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braille, helen keller

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braille, braille alphabet, disabiliies, helen keller, visual impairments, english language arts
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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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