[Nfbmt] From David Andrews

[James Aldrich]

Hi Rebecca and all,

For some time, braille has had a number of systems within it which at 
times could be a bother.  if one wished to write an Email address, one 
would need to go into computer braille writing a couple of signs to 
indicate this was going to happen, then end the Email address with two 
other signs.  There is also the Nemeth Code Math And Science braille 
Code which will still be in use!  The idea is to translate the printed 
page more easily into braille and back again!  A more systematic 
approach was needed for computer technology.

I have been reading braille for some years now and I'm certain I'll 
need to adapt to some changes but they won't be so drastic as learning 
something totally new!  They say this new EUB System will be much 
easier!  I haven't seen anything in this new format so I can't judge 
for myself presently!  I would agree it is a good idea to learn braille 
when you can!  You should be able to easily adapt to the EUB.  I doubt 
basic braille characters will change!

Jim