[NFB-Braille-Discussion] ASCII Code Vs. Computer Braille

[Milton Ota]

The Braille Authority of North America adopted the Unified English Braille code in 2016 with many changes. There are rule changes, changes to special symbols like opening and closing paranthesis, etc. You will find changes like you won't find the by contracted.

If you have downloaded braille books or magazine from BARD you will be able to see what I'm talking about. It is too long to list the many changes.

You should find no trouble reading Braille if you are a regular Braille reader.


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From: NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of dana mohsen via NFB-Braille-Discussion
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2025 5:30 PM
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Subject: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] ASCII Code Vs. Computer Braille

Dear NFB Braillers,
I hope this email finds you all well.

My name is dana Ibrahim, and I am new to the NFB Braille list. I have been reading braille for 10+ years and am very passionate about it.

For a project, I am trying to understand the difference between ascii braille, the obsolete computer braille, and the current computer braille used by braille displays.
What is the difference between them?
after reading online, they seemed to be quite similar; ASCII seems to be a subset of computer braille, but this led me to reading about the current computer braille that braille displays use and the one that became obsolete.
What is the relation between ascii braille, the obsolete computer braille and the computer braille used today with braille displays?
Also, when writing in a brf file on a any braille display, which of the 3 codes is used?

Thank you so much in advance.
All the best,
Dana
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