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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> tech-vi@groups.io <tech-vi@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Goldfield via groups.io<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 19, 2024 2:38 AM<br><b>To:</b> Tech-VI Announcement List <tech-vi@groups.io><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tech-VI] Announcing the release of the Third Edition of The Rules of Unified English Braille<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>From the Tech-VI list owner: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As the Tech-VI list does not preserve file attachments,, I will paste a copy of the press release below the text of the forwarded email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> <a href="mailto:iceb-announce@groups.io">iceb-announce@groups.io</a> <<a href="mailto:iceb-announce@groups.io">iceb-announce@groups.io</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Stuart Lawler<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) is pleased to announce the availability of the above publication. Please see our press release attached for further information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Stuart Lawler<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Public Relations Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><br><br><br><br>****************************************************************** <br><br><br>Stuart Lawler <br><br>Telephone: 087 992 6360 <br><br><a href="mailto:stuart@stuartlawler.ie">Email</a> <br><br><br><br><br>**************************************************************** <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitle><span lang=EN-GB>For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span lang=EN-GB>The International Council on English Braille Announces the Third Edition of The Rules of Unified English Braille<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal>09 December, 2024 –the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) is delighted to announce the completion of the third edition of <i>The Rules of Unified English Braille,</i> superseding the second edition published in 2013.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This edition introduces several new features including:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>a comprehensive index of all rules;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>use of Unicode braille patterns for all examples; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>the addition of many more cross references.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>All changes to the UEB code since 2013 have been incorporated into this new edition. In particular:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>the rules and terminology for quotation marks and apostrophes have been rewritten to facilitate more accurate automated translation;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>medial capitals are now permitted around shortforms, e.g. DeafBlind, QuickTime, and LetterWriter;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>new symbols have been added for the checkmark (tick) and German sharp s (eszett);<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>a clarification that the contraction for ‘th’ should be used in the name Beethoven has been added;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>a word followed by the line indicator may now be brailled in contracted form;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>the line indicator may now be used to indicate a column break in a table; and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-GB>a small number of words have been added to the Shortforms List.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Matthew Horspool, Code Maintenance Officer, said: “The completion of this edition of the Rulebook would not have been possible without the hard work of innumerable individuals, many of whom contributed their time voluntarily. I wish to thank them for making this significant milestone possible. I am confident that it will serve us well for many years to come.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Judy Dixon, President, said: “The importance of a consistent, rational braille code cannot be overstated. UEB's reach is now extending to countries whose primary language is not English but where English is widely used. Several such countries have expressed interest in joining ICEB and we welcome their participation as we enter the next phase of UEB development.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The Rules of Unified English Braille, Third Edition</i> is available for download in print (PDF) and braille (BRF) from <a href="http://www.iceb.org">www.iceb.org</a><span class=MsoHyperlink> and is made available under the Creative Commons license.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>ENDS<o:p></o:p></p><h2><span lang=EN-GB>Contact<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Judy Dixon, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:info@iceb.org">info@iceb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span lang=EN-GB>Notes<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) was formed in 1991 and provides a forum for international cooperation among those countries that use English-language braille by assisting countries to establish standard-setting bodies in relation to braille codes and practices; working towards the development and adoption of international minimum standards for the production and teaching of braille; and facilitating the exchange of braille materials between member countries. Its members currently include braille authorities from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. To learn more about ICEB, visit <a href="http://www.iceb.org">www.iceb.org</a> or write to <a href="mailto:info@iceb.org">info@iceb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The Rules of Unified English Braille</i> is the definitive source of rules for the Unified English Braille code (UEB), which is maintained by ICEB and adopted by braille authorities throughout the English-speaking world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-GB style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/8302" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#8302)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20Announcing%20the%20release%20of%20the%20Third%20Edition%20of%20The%20Rules%20of%20Unified%20English%20Braille" target="_blank">Reply to Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BTech-VI%5D%20Announcing%20the%20release%20of%20the%20Third%20Edition%20of%20The%20Rules%20of%20Unified%20English%20Braille" target="_blank">Reply to Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/110194633/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> <br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>