[access-uk] Re: Does the digital age spell the end of Braille? - News - Gadgets and Tech - The Independent
- From: "Eleanor Martha Burke" <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 17:14:30 +0100
I agree John but pity the vetenary medication does not carry same.
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John Farley
Sent: 22 May 2014 17:07
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Does the digital age spell the end of Braille? -
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Something I have noticed over the last few years is that most packets of
tablets, which I need a few of, come with braille names on them.
I find this invaluable for being able to select my own medication rather
than asking for assistance each time.
Regards, John
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George Bell
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 2:36 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Does the digital age spell the end of Braille? -
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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.
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