Klarinet Archive - Posting 001183.txt from 2004/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] not just the music department
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:07:38 -0500

At 12:26 PM 3/19/2004 -0600, Christy Erickson wrote:
>Bill, The goal of reading by the fourth grade might be completely
>unrealistic for someone who is dyslexic. There is more than enough
>technology in today's world for someone to "get by" and yes, even be very
>successful without being able to read and write. We have books on CD,
>digital recorders, videos, DVD's, on and on. We also have developed the
>speech to text programs to a rather advanced level and I'm sure they will
>only continue to improve. While the ability to read and write certainly is
>helpful I really don't think it is absolutely necessary in today's world.

I'm sure a dyslexic person CAN learn to get along OK without reading and
writing. But what a limited life it would be! Dyslexic people CAN learn
to read, although it is harder for them. It is still better than being
dependent upon crutches.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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