[Md-sligo] Fwd: 5 Facts About Braille

Tue Jan 9 20:40:09 UTC 2018

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Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Subject: 5 Facts About Braille
To: james.newell at nara.gov

The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP).

 *5 Facts About Braille*

Most people familiar with braille are aware that it is the system of raised
dots read by individuals who are blind. However, there are a number of
interesting things about braille that are not common knowledge. Here are 5
of those interesting facts.

1. Braille is not its own language, but a code that can be used to read and
write almost any language.

2. There are versions of braille that allow individuals who are blind to
read and write mathematics and sheet music.

3. Most individuals who are blind do not know braille. In 2009, the
National Federation of the Blind reported that only 10 percent of Americans
who are blind can read braille. This low number is partially due to the
fact that many people instead opt to use speech-to-text software or similar
technology.

4. Braille takes up much more space than the traditional alphabet. As a
result, a Braille copy of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is 10
volumes long.

5. Braille began as a military code called “night writing” meant to enable
French army soldiers to communicate at night without speaking or lighting a
candle.

January 4th marks World Braille Day, a day with the aim of celebrating the
achievements of individuals who are blind, as well as creating awareness of
the challenges they experience.

For information on accommodations for individuals who are blind or have low
vision, including keyboards with Braille displays, visit our training
module “Providing Reasonable Accommodations for People who are Blind or
have a Vision Disability” at http://www.cap.mil/NewsEvents/
TrainingVideo.aspx?id=6
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