what are the differences between grade2 and ueb g2?
i'm asking, because I mostly use english U.s grade 2 tables to read braille.

On 9.10.2014. 1:54, Tom Behler wrote:
> Harvey:
>
> To be quite honest, I'm also hoping that Duxbury gives us the option to
> translate into either standard Grade II. Braille, or UEB.
>
> That would seem to be the fairest and most sensible thing to do.
>
> Tom Behler: kB8TYJ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Harvey Heagy
> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 3:21 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Can someone tell me how UEB will differ from the standard Grade II. Braille
> we have been using for so many years?
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> When is the transition supposed to occur.
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> 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?
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> Is there a web site where I can learn more about UEB?
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> I'm hoping that any info provided on this list benefits more than just me.
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> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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