Teens and adults can begin learning to read using braille immediately. Clear synthesized speech provides instant feedback regarding the accuracy of the student’s responses. The Teen and Adult Program is designed for students who are fourteen years of age or older. Each courseware package teaches specific skills that lead to mastery of the braille literary reading code. The record keeping software tracks each student’s performance and provides a teacher report on individual student activities and student progress. The Teacher’s Guide includes a print copy of the content of each braille worksheets and the spoken directions students hear as they use the lessons. Also included is the Teacher’s Guide on CD for use with screen readers. Book 1: Introduction to Braille Develops tactual perception skills needed for efficient braille reading. Assessment pages at the end of each lesson measure student progress and skill. Imbedded voice response help students gain confidence in their tactual ability, experience success and independently monitor learning. Teaches 14 skills divided into 6 lessons. Book 2: Learning the Braille Alphabet Systematically introduces the letters of the braille alphabet. Single words, short phrases, and sentences provide reading practice. Options for using braille to support individual needs and lifestyles are included. Student progress may be measured with assessment pages at the conclusion of each lesson. Ten lessons teach letter recognition and letter tracking. Book 3: Learning Braille Contractions Uses the Mangold Method to teach braille contractions, numbers, and punctuation. All lessons controlled for contractions. Assessment sheets at the end of each lesson test student mastery of contractions learned. Interactive study sheet at the end of each lesson. Reading and writing exercises are included in all 10 lessons. S2TA Mangold Braille Reading Program for Teens & Adults Book 1: Introduction to Braille Book 2: Learning the Braille Alphabet S2TA1-2$349.00 Mangold Braille Reading Program for Teens and Adults Book 3: Learning Braille Contractions Available in Early 2008! S2TA3$349.00 Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT) Runs the SAL2 Courseware and more! Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT) TGTTT$699.00