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Everyday Braille Writing

Workshop 9: Numbers

Opening

Hadley presents Everyday Braille Writing, Workshop 9: Numbers.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Let’s get started writing numbers.

If you are new to braille and have not completed “Braille for Everyday Use: Numbers, Workshop 9,” we recommend doing that first.

Also, you will need your Everyday Braille: Writing Numbers braille workbook.

If you don’t already have one, call Hadley at 847-784-2816 and we’ll mail one right out to you.

Just as before, you can use some handy keyboard shortcuts: the spacebar to pause and play and the right and left arrows to go to the next or previous page.

If you use a screen reader, you can find the Pause, Next, and Back buttons by moving through the screen as you would any webpage.

When you’re ready, begin by loading paper in your writing device.

Let’s review the numeric indicator.

Turn to page 1 in your workbook.

In the top-left corner, read the numeric indicator.

As you learned in “Braille for Everyday Use,” numbers are made with a numeric indicator and letters a through j.

Let’s begin writing with number 1 which is the numeric indicator followed by the letter a.

To give yourself time to braille, select Pause to write, then select Play to get the next number to write.

In the first cell, write the numeric indicator,
dots 3-4-5-6.

It’s the bottom dot on the first side and all three dots on the second side.

Then, in the next cell, make the letter a.

This is 1.

Next, leave an empty cell or space and make the number 2: the numeric indicator and letter b.

Then, keep going with numbers 3, 4, and 5 leaving spaces between the numbers.

Keep in mind that for each number, there’s no space after the numeric indicator.

When you’re ready to check your work, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Now turn to page 1 in your workbook to check your numbers.

In the top left corner of the page, feel the numeric indicator.

Below the numeric indicator, you’ll find a row of numbers 1 through 5.

Compare the numbers you wrote to this row.

Did you make your numbers correctly, with no space after the numeric indicator?

When you’re ready to keep going, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 6, 7, 8, 9, 0

Back on your writing device, move down to the next line.

Starting in the first cell, write the numbers, 6 through 9 and 0.

Think about the dot numbers for each cell as you write 6, 7, 8, 9, 0.

To check your braille, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 6, 7, 8, 9, 0

You can check your numbers on the second row in your workbook on page 1.

Did you use the correct dots for each number?

Pay close attention to numbers 8 and 0.

These two numbers are made with the letters h
and j, which are mirror opposites of each other.

Check that yours are facing in the correct direction.

And if you have questions or you’d like some help, reach out to a braille expert at Hadley.

When you’re ready for more, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Now, move to the next line of your writing device, and let’s practice writing the odd numbers
1, 3, 5, 7, 9.

When you finish the row, select Next to check your work.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Check your numbers by comparing them to the third row on page 1 in the workbook.

1, 3, 5, 7, 9.

Numbers 5 and 9 are made with e and i, which sometimes get reversed by mistake.

Did you use the correct dots?

When you’re finished checking, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 2, 4, 6, 8, 0

Now let’s practice the even numbers.

On the next line of your writing device, make the numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 0.

When you’re done, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 2, 4, 6, 8, 0

To check your numbers, compare them to the fourth row on page 1 in the workbook.

2, 4, 6, 8, 0.

Numbers 4 and 6 use d and f, another pair of mirror opposites.

Check to see if you wrote them correctly.

Select Next to practice some more.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 30, 70, 50, 80, 90

Now let’s put some numbers together to make two-digit numbers.

Start with the new line on your writing device and make the number 30.

Think about the dot numbers as you write.

Now, write 70.

Next is 50.

Then 80.

And write 90.

When you’re done, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 30, 70, 50, 80, 90

Now, find the middle line on page 1 in the workbook.

Below the middle line, you’ll find the numbers you just wrote in the first row.

Compare your writing to these numbers: 30, 70, 50, 80, 90.

Do your numbers match?

Does each one have a numeric indicator and no spaces?

If you like, you can practice this row again.

Start a new line and write 30, 70, 50, 80, 90.

And if you’d like some help with numbers, reach out to a braille expert.

When you’re ready for more, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 68, 13, 47, 25, 89

On the next line of your writing device, let’s practice some more two-digit numbers.

Write the number 68.

Then, write 13.

Now 47.

Next is 25.

And finish this row with 89.

When you’re finished writing, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 68, 13, 47, 25, 89

Now, check your numbers in the second row below the middle line on page 1.

68, 13, 47, 25, 89.

How’s it going with writing numbers?

Are you finding any particular numbers to be tricky?

After you’ve checked your work, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Brailling 985, 307, 618

Now let’s try some three-digit numbers.

Just pause the audio to give yourself time to write each number.

Move to a new line and write the three-digit number 985.

Now, skip a space or go to a new line and write 307.

And last, write the number 618.

To check your braille, select Next.

Workbook Page 1: Checking 985, 307, 618

Check your numbers with the numbers at the bottom of page 1 in the workbook, in rows three through five: 985, 307, 618.

Pay close attention to be sure each cell is correct with each dot in the correct location.

When you’re ready for some more numbers, turn to page 2 in your workbook and select Next.

Workbook Page 2: Brailling 246, 104, 408, 737

Let’s write more three-digit numbers.

We’ll start with 246.

On the next line, write 104.

Next is 408.

And now, write 737.

When you’re finished, select Next to check these numbers.

Workbook Page 2: Checking 246, 104, 408, 737

Check your numbers on page 2 of the workbook.

In the top left corner of this page, you’ll find the number 1.

The numbers you just wrote are below this, in rows 1 through 4.

246, 104, 408, 737.

When you’re done checking your braille, select Next.

Workbook Page 2: Brailling 895, 590, 642

Let’s write a few more three-digit numbers.

Write the number 895.

How about 590?

And now, 642.

To check your work, select Next.

Workbook Page 2: Checking 895, 590, 642

You can check these numbers below the middle line on page 2 of the workbook.

They’re in rows one through three below the line.

895, 590, 642.

Did you find errors?

If you’d like more practice with numbers, or if you have any questions about writing braille numbers, letters, or words, reach out to a braille expert. They’re always happy to help!

When you’re ready to complete this workshop, select Next.

Completion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the workshop, Everyday Braille Writing: Numbers.