[accessibleimage] Re: The Elia Alphabet

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the modified
Phaser 300 printer that is recommended to be used with the Elia font?
Is this the tactile printing technology that was developed at the NFB?
Does anyone know anything about the printer output in terms of durability,
readability and clarity?

Kind Regards

Don

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[mailto:accessibleimage-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lisa Yayla
Sent: 17 May 2004 19:17
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Subject: [accessibleimage] The Elia Alphabet


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

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