[Blindtlk] statistics on Vocational outcomes for Braille Readers vs. Non-Braille readers

[Marion & Martin]

Dear All,
    I know this message is off-topic for one of the lists to which this is posted (NAGDU), however, I also believe that there may be someone on that and other lists that may be able to help. Ashley Skellinger and I are responsible for writing the position paper for the Florida Affiliate's effort to pass an amendment to Florida's "Blind Persons Literacy & Education Act" to include the presumption of Braille. We have found some excellent research comparing reading speeds and performance on standardized tests; however, we have not been able to find any statistics comparing vocational outcomes for blind Braille users vs. non-Braille users. I have searched the NFB's web site and done several Google searches and still have been unable to locate this information.
    does anyone know if such a study has been conducted and, if so, where it can be found? If you can help, please send a message off-list to
president at blind411.org
    My deadline for this position paper is Saturday! I know this is short notice, but I have not been able to locate this information. any research would be greatly appreciated!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
East Hillsborough Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(813) 626-2789
(800) 558-8261president at blind411.org
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Dear All,
    I know this message is off-topic for one of the lists to which this is posted (NAGDU), however, I also believe that there may be someone on that and other lists that may be able to help. Ashley Skellinger and I are responsible for writing the position paper for the Florida Affiliate's effort to pass an amendment to Florida's "Blind Persons Literacy & Education Act" to include the presumption of Braille. We have found some excellent research comparing reading speeds and performance on standardized tests; however, we have not been able to find any statistics comparing vocational outcomes for blind Braille users vs. non-Braille users. I have searched the NFB's web site and done several Google searches and still have been unable to locate this information.
    does anyone know if such a study has been conducted and, if so, where it can be found? If you can help, please send a message off-list to
mailto:president at blind411.org president at blind411.org
    My deadline for this position paper is Saturday! I know this is short notice, but I have not been able to locate this information. any research would be greatly appreciated!
 
Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala, President
East Hillsborough Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(813) 626-2789
(800) mailto:558-8261president at blind411.org 558-8261president at blind411.org