[Perform-Talk] Fwd: [blind-music-readers] FW: UEBOnline - Introductory Training Program in Braille Music Notation

[Ella Yu]

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From: leyna
Date: Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Hi everyone,
Apologies if you've already seen this. It came from the Code Maintenance
Committee of the International Council on English Braille. I thought I'd
pass it on for anyone who wishes to learn or sharpen their skills in
Braille music. Gaining a free certificate is a nice advantage.
Leyna

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From: "Barber, Kim via groups.io" <Kim.BARBER1=det.nsw.edu.au at groups.io>
Date: Monday, 22 December, 2025 12:20
To: iceb-exec at groups.io
Subject: [iceb-exec] UEBOnline - Introductory Training Program in Braille
Music Notation

Posted on behalf of Frances Gentle.

Dear friends and colleagues:

NextSense is pleased to announce the launch of a new Online Introductory
Training Program in Braille Music Notation, designed to build foundational
knowledge and confidence in reading and understanding braille music.

Braille music notation has a rich history. Louis Braille himself created
the braille music code, recognising that access to music, like access to
literacy, is a fundamental right for people who are blind.

In recognition of the ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign,
officially launched on World Braille Day, 4 January 2026, NextSense is
offering free certificates of completion during January 2026 to all
participants who successfully complete this introductory training program.

*About the training program*

The Braille Music Notation Introductory Training Program is designed for a
wide audience, including sighted and blind educators, music teachers,
braille transcribers, parents and caregivers, and anyone wishing to develop
foundational knowledge of braille music notation.

The program comprises 11 sequential lessons, each introducing essential
concepts of braille music notation. Lessons are carefully structured so
that skills and knowledge build progressively, culminating in a final
lesson that consolidates all concepts learned throughout the program.

As we believe this is one of the first online training programs in braille
music notation, we have set the program in "Beta" mode and invite feedback.

*Learning format and access*

The training is delivered online via the NextSense-operated UEB Online
learning platform:
👉 https://uebonline.org/ (
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuebonline.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckim.barber1%40det.nsw.edu.au%7Cccc019c2dc1a41aed95908de40e15327%7C05a0e69a418a47c19c259387261bf991%7C0%7C0%7C639019533711108502%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YDREjZBnRiPN1Qyi8bZYC5uNuudx%2FmkGKpt1bAaEf4o%3D&reserved=0
 )

The accompanying manual presents the full lesson content and exercises in a
single, accessible reference document, allowing learners to revisit
concepts and practise at their own pace.

To complete the exercises:

* Register for an account at https://uebonline.org/ (
https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuebonline.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckim.barber1%40det.nsw.edu.au%7Cccc019c2dc1a41aed95908de40e15327%7C05a0e69a418a47c19c259387261bf991%7C0%7C0%7C639019533711134299%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IIiZZuFv1cNVZY1EmS7sOE%2FM7HBqJUXGzvBnq%2Bzxadg%3D&reserved=0
 )
* Enrol in the Braille Music Notation Introductory Training Program

Existing UEB Online users will find the program listed among the available
training options.

Further guidance on navigating the online course, completing exercises, and
accessing additional tutorial resources is available on the UEB Online
website.

*Supporting global braille literacy*

By offering free certificates of completion during January 2026 as part of
the World Braille Day launch, NextSense proudly supports the goals of the
ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign—strengthening access to braille,
building skills, and promoting inclusive education and participation
through braille worldwide.

Please be in touch if you have any questions or comments: Email
braillemusic at uebonline.org

Regards,

Frances Gentle,

On behalf of the NextSense Braille Music Notation design team

*Frances Gentle* AO, PhD, DLitt AO

Past President, ICEVI, and Conjoint Lecturer,

NextSense Institute and Macquarie University (Australia)