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Re: Stage Safety

 

Thanks for the floor tile idea! That's an economical option.


Re: Stage Safety

 

I love the transition tape idea! I also am going to show the person funding my project the podotactile options as well. Thanks for your help!


Re: Stage Safety

 

The taped cord is a great idea! Thanks for your suggestion!


Re: Stage Safety

 

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Hi Suzanne,

For somewhat temporary installation (e.g. for specific rehearsals and performances) some have taken cordage/rope and put tape over the top. This allows there to be a tactile indicator of where to stand for various performers. I am sure you could do the same for the curtain as well as the front of the stage.

You could consider peel and stick adhesive carpet squares from Home Depot, Lowes, etc. They come in 12 inch squares but you can cut them to the size needed. Anything that is significantly that the floor covering of the stage at the edge should give a good tactile clue.?


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On Mar 18, 2025, at 10:54?AM, Suzanne K-F via groups.io <smk0005@...> wrote:

Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had the opportunity to make a school stage more safe by putting some kind of tactile border near the edge of the stage. I wanted to put truncated domes on the stage edge and before the stairs, but everything I have searched either comes up as wet cement installation or 2'x4' warning pads, like at the crosswalks. Does anyone have any other brainstorm ideas, or something that they have used in a situation similar to this? Any links to an adhesive truncated dome - that can be installed onto a wooden stage - not concrete?
Another question along the same line - I want to have a seperate, different texture area put on the stage floor to make students aware that this line is where the curtain closes, so they should stand behind that line before the curtains close at the end of a scene.?
Any ideas are very welcome and I thank you for your time!
Suzanne


Re: Stage Safety

 

Hi Suzanne,

I have gone down a similar search and found a few options outside the US described as podotactile indoor strip. I didn¡¯t purchase any. I am also a fan of taping over a cord/rope as temporary approach. I haven't used this, but perhaps 2-3 rows of transition tape could be put down at an appropriate distance from the edge? And a high contrast color, if needed.?

Looking forward to hearing your solution!?

Best,
Addie Yake
M.S. Ed, COMS, GDMI

On Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 10:59?AM Angela Tabb via <angela.tabb=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Suzanne,

Last summer the group I was working with used cords taped securely to the floor to provide boundaries and places to stand on the stage. I¡¯m sure thick rope under the tape could work also.? Lots of practice on stage to gain mental map and spatial awareness. No accidents were reported and the talent show went beautifully!?

I know they¡¯ve done this at a dining in the dark event to assist with orientation in open spaces while carrying trays of food.?

And I believe they use this kind of idea for goal ball markings on the floors also.?

Different texture rug/rubber mat could work also, as long as it doesn¡¯t have turn up edges to cause tripping hazard.?

Hope these are helpful! Good luck.?

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Angela Tabb, COMS?
Sensory Travel, LLC
Orientation & Mobility Services?



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On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:25?PM, Dona Sauerburger via <dona=[email protected]> wrote:

?Oh, Suzann, I applaud your initiative and hope that you find the materials you need.

I¡¯m only reaching out to share the gratifying experience I had working with Stanley Robert Morgan, the actor who played the part of the blind drug-dealing bar-owner / friend of Omar in ¡°The Wire¡° as his O&M instructor shortly after he lost his vision.? He was returning to acting, and needed tactile markings on the stage so that he could know where to stand and which way to face. We came up with silly things like little boards, but I like where you¡¯re going, with materials that would not be a tripping hazard.

Years later, he did fall off the stage, by the way, backing up to the edge of the stage (I didn¡¯t realize stages have a back that you can fall off of!).

I like where you¡¯re going with the materials. ?if you want sources of material that might be more appropriate (flatter, and not made of concrete!) I can ask the environmental access committee members, they have sources of that kind of material.

¡ª Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind

On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:54?PM, Suzanne K-F via <smk0005=[email protected]> wrote:

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Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had the opportunity to make a school stage more safe by putting some kind of tactile border near the edge of the stage. I wanted to put truncated domes on the stage edge and before the stairs, but everything I have searched either comes up as wet cement installation or 2'x4' warning pads, like at the crosswalks. Does anyone have any other brainstorm ideas, or something that they have used in a situation similar to this? Any links to an adhesive truncated dome - that can be installed onto a wooden stage - not concrete?
Another question along the same line - I want to have a seperate, different texture area put on the stage floor to make students aware that this line is where the curtain closes, so they should stand behind that line before the curtains close at the end of a scene.?
Any ideas are very welcome and I thank you for your time!
Suzanne


Re: Stage Safety

 

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Hello Suzanne,

Last summer the group I was working with used cords taped securely to the floor to provide boundaries and places to stand on the stage. I¡¯m sure thick rope under the tape could work also. ?Lots of practice on stage to gain mental map and spatial awareness. No accidents were reported and the talent show went beautifully!?

I know they¡¯ve done this at a dining in the dark event to assist with orientation in open spaces while carrying trays of food.?

And I believe they use this kind of idea for goal ball markings on the floors also.?

Different texture rug/rubber mat could work also, as long as it doesn¡¯t have turn up edges to cause tripping hazard.?

Hope these are helpful! Good luck.?

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Together,
Angela Tabb, COMS?
Sensory Travel, LLC
Orientation & Mobility Services?
Angela@...



Make it a beautiful day! ?

On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:25?PM, Dona Sauerburger via groups.io <dona@...> wrote:

?Oh, Suzann, I applaud your initiative and hope that you find the materials you need.

I¡¯m only reaching out to share the gratifying experience I had working with Stanley Robert Morgan, the actor who played the part of the blind drug-dealing bar-owner / friend of Omar in ¡°The Wire¡° as his O&M instructor shortly after he lost his vision. ?He was returning to acting, and needed tactile markings on the stage so that he could know where to stand and which way to face. We came up with silly things like little boards, but I like where you¡¯re going, with materials that would not be a tripping hazard.

Years later, he did fall off the stage, by the way, backing up to the edge of the stage (I didn¡¯t realize stages have a back that you can fall off of!).

I like where you¡¯re going with the materials. ?if you want sources of material that might be more appropriate (flatter, and not made of concrete!) I can ask the environmental access committee members, they have sources of that kind of material.

¡ª Dona
¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:54?PM, Suzanne K-F via groups.io <smk0005@...> wrote:

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Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had the opportunity to make a school stage more safe by putting some kind of tactile border near the edge of the stage. I wanted to put truncated domes on the stage edge and before the stairs, but everything I have searched either comes up as wet cement installation or 2'x4' warning pads, like at the crosswalks. Does anyone have any other brainstorm ideas, or something that they have used in a situation similar to this? Any links to an adhesive truncated dome - that can be installed onto a wooden stage - not concrete?
Another question along the same line - I want to have a seperate, different texture area put on the stage floor to make students aware that this line is where the curtain closes, so they should stand behind that line before the curtains close at the end of a scene.?
Any ideas are very welcome and I thank you for your time!
Suzanne


Re: Stage Safety

 

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Oh, Suzann, I applaud your initiative and hope that you find the materials you need.

I¡¯m only reaching out to share the gratifying experience I had working with Stanley Robert Morgan, the actor who played the part of the blind drug-dealing bar-owner / friend of Omar in ¡°The Wire¡° as his O&M instructor shortly after he lost his vision. ?He was returning to acting, and needed tactile markings on the stage so that he could know where to stand and which way to face. We came up with silly things like little boards, but I like where you¡¯re going, with materials that would not be a tripping hazard.

Years later, he did fall off the stage, by the way, backing up to the edge of the stage (I didn¡¯t realize stages have a back that you can fall off of!).

I like where you¡¯re going with the materials. ?if you want sources of material that might be more appropriate (flatter, and not made of concrete!) I can ask the environmental access committee members, they have sources of that kind of material.

¡ª Dona
¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:54?PM, Suzanne K-F via groups.io <smk0005@...> wrote:

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Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had the opportunity to make a school stage more safe by putting some kind of tactile border near the edge of the stage. I wanted to put truncated domes on the stage edge and before the stairs, but everything I have searched either comes up as wet cement installation or 2'x4' warning pads, like at the crosswalks. Does anyone have any other brainstorm ideas, or something that they have used in a situation similar to this? Any links to an adhesive truncated dome - that can be installed onto a wooden stage - not concrete?
Another question along the same line - I want to have a seperate, different texture area put on the stage floor to make students aware that this line is where the curtain closes, so they should stand behind that line before the curtains close at the end of a scene.?
Any ideas are very welcome and I thank you for your time!
Suzanne


Stage Safety

 

Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had the opportunity to make a school stage more safe by putting some kind of tactile border near the edge of the stage. I wanted to put truncated domes on the stage edge and before the stairs, but everything I have searched either comes up as wet cement installation or 2'x4' warning pads, like at the crosswalks. Does anyone have any other brainstorm ideas, or something that they have used in a situation similar to this? Any links to an adhesive truncated dome - that can be installed onto a wooden stage - not concrete?
Another question along the same line - I want to have a seperate, different texture area put on the stage floor to make students aware that this line is where the curtain closes, so they should stand behind that line before the curtains close at the end of a scene.?
Any ideas are very welcome and I thank you for your time!
Suzanne


Re: NEW webinar on maximizing hearing and vision for uncontrolled crossings!

 

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Tee hee. THANK you, I¡¯m so glad you like it!!!

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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Mar 18, 2025, at 6:52?AM, Gene Bourquin <oandmhk@...> wrote:

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I¡¯ve watched the first 30?minutes of the PART 1 video. ?This is soooooo good and rich with discussion, information, and strategies. Wow!

Gene

The Rev Dr Gene Bourquin

New York City / Chiang Mai, Thailand

All?Saints?Chiang?Mai

Like & Follow Bourquin Consulting?https://www.facebook.com/BourquinConsulting

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From: Dona Sauerburger <dona@...>
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:04
To: Open International O&M listserv <[email protected]>, Aer O&m Listserv <oandm@...>
Cc: troisi.jolene@... <troisi.jolene@...>, clashinsky@... <clashinsky@...>
Subject: NEW webinar on maximizing hearing and vision for uncontrolled crossings!

HI everyone!? We just completed a webinar on a topic I think has never been done before -- maximizing your skills for listening and looking for crossing streets with no traffic control.
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It is Part 3 of a 3-part series of webinars on preparing students for uncontrolled crossings, providing the very latest information for uncontrolled crossings (we no longer use TMAD!), and in each of them, the participants -- O&Ms like yourself -- try the skills and add their insights and ideas (and sometimes push back on material that is new to them!).
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The webinars are free, offering a total of more than 8 hours of ACVREP credit.? The home page is at
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Enjoy!
?
Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
sauerburger.org
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Re: NEW webinar on maximizing hearing and vision for uncontrolled crossings!

 

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Oh wow, Jen, thank you SO much! ?Having you in Part 2, one of several participants ?analyzing a situation and assessing its risk from the perspective of an experienced traveler made such a wonderful, ¡°real-life¡± addition that I am convinced will help folks understand how to help their students learn to deal with these crossings. ?Yay!!!!

¡ª Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind
www.sauerburger.org

On Mar 18, 2025, at 12:31?AM, Jen via groups.io <jenandnixon@...> wrote:

?Before I head to bed for a very packed day tomorrow, had to respond to this email and congratulate you in completing such a daunting and tireless project recruiting volunteers to assist as ¡°students¡±. As one who assisted last summer, I learned a ton; especially since so much has changed in the teaching of O&M. My last lesson was over 20+ years ago and it was an eye opener to me of all the changes! ?

Hip! Hip! Hurray!Jen.?

On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:04?PM, Dona Sauerburger via groups.io <dona@...> wrote:

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HI everyone!? We just completed a webinar on a topic I think has never been done before -- maximizing your skills for listening and looking for crossing streets with no traffic control.
?
It is Part 3 of a 3-part series of webinars on preparing students for uncontrolled crossings, providing the very latest information for uncontrolled crossings (we no longer use TMAD!), and in each of them, the participants -- O&Ms like yourself -- try the skills and add their insights and ideas (and sometimes push back on material that is new to them!).
?
The webinars are free, offering a total of more than 8 hours of ACVREP credit.? The home page is at
?
Enjoy!
?
Dona
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Dona Sauerburger, COMS
sauerburger.org
?


Re: NEW webinar on maximizing hearing and vision for uncontrolled crossings!

 

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Before I head to bed for a very packed day tomorrow, had to respond to this email and congratulate you in completing such a daunting and tireless project recruiting volunteers to assist as ¡°students¡±. As one who assisted last summer, I learned a ton; especially since so much has changed in the teaching of O&M. My last lesson was over 20+ years ago and it was an eye opener to me of all the changes! ?

Hip! Hip! Hurray!Jen.?

On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:04?PM, Dona Sauerburger via groups.io <dona@...> wrote:

?
HI everyone!? We just completed a webinar on a topic I think has never been done before -- maximizing your skills for listening and looking for crossing streets with no traffic control.
?
It is Part 3 of a 3-part series of webinars on preparing students for uncontrolled crossings, providing the very latest information for uncontrolled crossings (we no longer use TMAD!), and in each of them, the participants -- O&Ms like yourself -- try the skills and add their insights and ideas (and sometimes push back on material that is new to them!).
?
The webinars are free, offering a total of more than 8 hours of ACVREP credit.? The home page is at
?
Enjoy!
?
Dona
----------------------------
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
sauerburger.org
?


NEW webinar on maximizing hearing and vision for uncontrolled crossings!

 

HI everyone!? We just completed a webinar on a topic I think has never been done before -- maximizing your skills for listening and looking for crossing streets with no traffic control.
?
It is Part 3 of a 3-part series of webinars on preparing students for uncontrolled crossings, providing the very latest information for uncontrolled crossings (we no longer use TMAD!), and in each of them, the participants -- O&Ms like yourself -- try the skills and add their insights and ideas (and sometimes push back on material that is new to them!).
?
The webinars are free, offering a total of more than 8 hours of ACVREP credit.? The home page is at
?
Enjoy!
?
Dona
----------------------------
Dona Sauerburger, COMS
sauerburger.org
?


14th Annual Focus on Eye Health Summit Wednesday, May 14, 2025

 

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Sharing on behalf of Melanie Bush...

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Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:46?PM
Subject: Please join us: 2025 Focus on Eye Health Virtual Summit, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11a-5 PM EST- register today!
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About the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit

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Date:?Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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The event will bring together professionals, policymakers, patient advocates, and innovators to exchange ideas, share experiences, and forge strategies to promote equitable access to vision care. Through dynamic keynote presentation, panel discussions, and interactive coffee chats, the??will include:

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Re: Traveling without a sidewalk

 

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That¡¯s too bad! Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Amber Hap, M.S.
Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)


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Subject: Re: [OandM] Traveling without a sidewalk
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Have only found practice articles, mostly from the 70¡¯s, but nothing that is researched based.


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On Mar 11, 2025, at 3:06?PM, Amber.hap@... wrote:

Hi all,
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Does anyone have research based articles written on traveling without a sidewalk in residential and rural areas that they could share? I would love to have more resources to pull from.
?
Thank you!


Re: Traveling without a sidewalk

 

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Have only found practice articles, mostly from the 70¡¯s, but nothing that is researched based.


¡ª
Christopher J. Tabb, M.A., COMS

chris@...
Mobile:??512.660.2750


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On Mar 11, 2025, at 3:06?PM, Amber.hap@... wrote:

Hi all,
?
Does anyone have research based articles written on traveling without a sidewalk in residential and rural areas that they could share? I would love to have more resources to pull from.
?
Thank you!


Traveling without a sidewalk

 

Hi all,
?
Does anyone have research based articles written on traveling without a sidewalk in residential and rural areas that they could share? I would love to have more resources to pull from.
?
Thank you!


Envision Conference Early Registration Deadline

 

A reminder that the discounted, early registration deadline for Envision Conference 2025 is March 8. The Envision Conference will take place May 28 - 31 in Dallas, Texas. See the agenda and register at ?.


Webinar

 


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Announcing an informative webinar

Not a member? For FREE CEUs, join OMSA?.

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist Association (OMSA) is proud to host the following webinar with 1.5 CEUs exclusively for current OMSA members?on March 6, 2025:

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A Delphi Approach to Examining the Role of Paraprofessionals in Orientation and Mobility, presented by Dr. Nicholas B. Casias, Ed.D., COMS

Thursday March 6, 2025?

7-8:30 PM Eastern

Cost: No Charge to Attend

While CEs are only available to current OMSA members, all orientation and mobility professionals who are interested are welcome to attend.

*The CEs are awarded by ACVREP and approved by ACVREP and NBPCB

To receive the webinar link, please?

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Presenter:

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Dr. Nicholas B. Casias, Ed.D., COMS

Dr. Nicholas Casias serves as Assistant Professor in the Orientation and Mobility Program in the Division of Special Education & Counseling. Dr. Casias is a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of La Verne. His dissertation, The Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals Who Work with Students with Visual Impairments in Public Schools, has been used as a framework for professional development for O&M practitioners in school settings and pre-service training in university personnel preparation. He is the Board President of the Southern California Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists and is engaged with local, regional, and national issues in the O&M field. Dr. Casias has extensive K-12 public school experience as an O&M specialist and has held a Clinical Rehabilitative Services credential in Orientation and Mobility since 2011. In addition to his work with K-12 students, Dr. Casias has experience as a clinical supervisor for O&M credential candidates at both Portland State University and Cal State LA.

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Details:?

Following a charge from the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Division of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, a study was undertaken to establish a set of parameters for paraprofessionals who could provide services under the direction of credentialed O&M specialists. The primary objective of this study was to establish roles and responsibilities in O&M services for paraprofessionals in the educational

system and adult rehabilitation facilities.

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Attendees will learn about:

  • Results of a study that was undertaken to establish a set of parameters for paraprofessionals who could provide services under the direction of credentialed O&M specialists.

  • Applying results of the study to their own Orientation and Mobility instructional practices.

  • Utilizing resources currently available to support paraprofessionals and O&M specialists instructional practices.

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Intended Audience:

Orientation and Mobility Specialists

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All who are interested are welcome to attend.?

Registered OMSA Members will automatically be emailed a link to the CEU form. Recordings will be made available in our LiveBinders at?after CEUs have been issued.?

1.5 CEUs will be provided exclusively for Current OMSA members.?

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CVI Tool for Orientation and Mobility Specialists

 

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Sharing on behalf of Valery Kircher, who is developing a tool to help?orientation and mobility specialists in working with learners who have CVI.

If you work with individuals who have CVI, please consider completing this brief survey.

Thank you!




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Help erasing lyric braille book

 

Hello, I was wondering if someone here would be able to help me with erasing braille from a book that I have with me?
It has song lyrics.
However, I do not want all of the songs to be erased.


Andy