An interesting discussion. Perhaps surprising to some is that braille awareness is actually on the increase. However, like many things, how and where it is used is changing, just like many other day to day things. For example, print book sales have fallen because we have devices such as the Kindle. But that doesn't mean we stop using printed paper altogether. Braille itself badly needed an overhaul, but finally we have Unified English Braille, or UEB, which has now been adopted by all major English speaking countries. Few may believe it, but this should have the effect of recusing cost of production. When it comes to taking notes, grade 2 braille is much faster than using a qwerty keyboard. Study of subjects like mathematics and chemistry are usually much easier to understand when produced in braille. Simple labelling is another area where braille comes into its own. For many braille readers, they find they enjoy reading braille books as opposed to falling asleep listening to a talking book. And a fact that is as important as any, is that there are far more braille users employed that those who are not. George. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq