[accessibleimage] Re: The Elia Alphabet

 The "Elia alphabet" entry in the Google search box gives
access to
 Langeloth foundation web page and a description of this
"new" tactile
 alphabet. I DOES sound like someone trying to re-invent the
wheel.
 Bob Marek
> 
> Hi,
> >
> > Came across this and thought it interesting might be
> > of interest to others. Elia is  "a new tactile alphabet
> > specifically designed for visually impaired
> > persons who were previously sighted."
> >
> > Is there anyone with experience with this? Seems
> > like a variation of Moon.
> >
> > http://www.elialife.com/introduction.html
> >
> > From the site
> > "Description of the ELIA Alphabet
> > Each letter of the ELIA Tactile Font utilizes the major
> > characteristic of the corresponding Roman alphabet letter.
> > Each letter also has a frame, which is either a circle or a
> > square. The frame enables the reader to use deductive
> > reasoning to identify the letter it helps orient the reader
> > so that he or she knows where letters begin and end. As a
> > result of these two benefits, the reader can read the ELIA
> > Font quickly and accurately. The frame also enables readers
> > to size the alphabet to their individual tactile needs."
> >
> > Regards,
> > Lisa
> >
> >
> 
> // eompost 40A9110A:60D2.1:npprffvoyrvzntr

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