I'd be curious to see what they decide to call grade III braille?
Perhaps ultra-contracted?

Steve


> -----Original Message-----
> From: BLIND-DEV: Development of Adaptive Hardware & Software
> for the Blind/VI [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs
> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 9:09 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: BANA establishes new Braille terminology
>
>
>         U.S. & Canada Adopt New Braille Terminology
> The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) announces a change in
> terminology to what has been traditionally known as "grade 1"
> and "grade 2"
> braille.
> These categories will now be referred to as "uncontracted"
> and "contracted"
> braille respectively.
>
> The change is being made at the request of many in the
> blindness field.
> People often confuse grades of braille with first and second grades in
> elementary school. BANA believes that the change to more accurately
> descriptive language will increase awareness and improve the overall
> understanding of how braille is learned, read, written and
> transcribed.
>
> BANA urges all organizations, agencies, teacher training
> programs, braille
> production facilities, software developers, professionals in
> the field of
> blindness and braille readers to incorporate this terminology
> into writing,
> publications, presentations and general practice. The
> ultimate goal is to
> enhance understanding and more accurately reflect what
> braille truly is-a
> versatile and effective reading and writing system for people
> of all ages
> who are blind and visually impaired.
>
> End of announcement.
>
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