overview of the history of technology for the blind

Serving Students with Special Needs since 1831

The New York Institute for Special Education(NYISE) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility which provides quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and preschoolers who are developmentally delayed.

The History of Technology for the Blind
Presented at Overbrook School for the Blind's
175th Anniversary Technology Seminar
by John Hernandez, NYISE Archivist

The Information Highway Was Once a Dirt Road.
An overview of the history of technology for the blind and visually impaired featuring photographs from the Overbrook Archives. Topics will include the evolution of writing codes, audio technology and electronic devices.
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Schermerhorn Building

NYISE's Anniversary Booklet
"175 Years of Doing Good"
Ms Word Doc.(109Kb) PDF Version(3.7Mg) DBX Braille Version(49Kb)

NEW DESTINATIONS

Photo essay of the 175th Anniversary Carnival.
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Dr. Abraham Nemeth, noted inventor of the math braille code used world-wide, came to NYISE for an extended visit with our students. His visit was documented at the NYISE Photo Blog.

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