Well, the last I heard it will be standard for textbooks next July and NLS
will switch the first of January 2016.  Yes,  there are things that we don't
like about it.  Our country is the last English speaking country to adopt it
so there really isn't much choice. As I understand it, all of the Braille
display manufacturers, with one exception, have now included it as an
option.

Bob KD0BR
 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Harvey Heagy
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 2:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: UEB

I heard a little about it while attending the ACB convention, but I don't
know much about it.  I believe it is similar to the old Unified Braille Code
which was soundly rejected by practically everyone.  Now with a few cosmetic
changes and a different name they expect us all to accept it.  I know that
such word combinations as to the and by the will no longer be written
together.  Frankly, I think both organizations should oppose this.  I hear
that NLS hopes to implement it by 2016.  I think it will take up more space
and will be more cumbersome.  They claim that translators were having
trouble with back translating Braille to print.  I think this is just a
scheme to give more work to the authors of Braille translation software at
our expense.  I hope Duxbury will at least offer both traditional Braille
and UEB Braille as options.  They're trying to fix something that isn't
broken.
Harvey

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 6:05 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: UEB

Hi, everyone.

 

I hope this isn't considered too off topic, but I am thinking it should be
ok since many of us use Braille for amateur radio applications, as well as
other personal and professional purposes.

 

I have been reading occasional e-mails on the Jaws list about the new UEB
(Unified English Braille) system that has been adopted by the World Braille
Organization.

 

Can someone tell me how UEB will differ from the standard Grade II. Braille
we have been using for so many years?

 

When is the transition supposed to occur.

 

Finally, does anyone know if Braille translation software programs like
Duxbury will support this new format, and when or if the old format will be
phased out?

 

Is there a web site where I can learn more about UEB?

 

I'm hoping that any info provided on this list benefits more than just me.

 

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ