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Connecting the Dots: Exploring the Language of Braille for Braille 200

Host: Fiona Kyle, professional harpist

Join professional harpist, Fiona Kyle, as she joins us at the VVH to mark Braille 200, the 200th year of braille.

In this session, Fiona discusses the language of braille, what it is and how she uses braille in her daily life. Fiona invites any questions about braille and about other aspects of life lived with sight loss, including Guide Dogs and how Fiona manages everyday tasks.

According to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB):

“Braille is a tactile code that enables blind and partially sighted people to read by touch. It is a great way for blind people to read and write, the characters are designed to be read by fingers rather than eyes.”

Fiona has been registered blind since birth, is a keen volunteer, and her Guide Dog, Gus, helps her navigate the world. She began playing the Clarsach or Scottish/Celtic Harp while attending the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh and has been performing for 10 years. Fiona presents harp meditations and musical performances here at the Virtual Village Hall.

Video time

60 minutes

Connecting the Dots: Exploring the Braille Language | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

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If you enjoyed this session with Fiona, you can check out her Harp Meditation sessions here!

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