A system of writing using raised dots on the paper to indicate letters which a blind person can read by passing their fingers over the page.
alphabet of raised dots that allows blind people to ‘read’.
A system of raised dots used to represent letters, numbers, musical symbols, and the like, used to allow blind or visually impaired people to read.
An alphabet, developed by Louis Braille (1809-1852) in 1837, in which each letter is represented by a pattern of raised dots, which are read by feeling with the finger tips. It is the main method of reading used by the blind today.
A system of printing or writing devised for blind people. Developed by the Frenchman Louis Braille, the system is based on six raised dots which can be organised in different combinations within two grades. Each symbol in Grade I represents an individual letter or punctuation mark. Grade II’s symbols represent common combinations of letters or individual words. Braille is accepted for all written languages, mathematics, science and music, with Grade II the more popular type.
A system of reading and printing that enables the blind to read by using the sense of touch. Raised dots arranged in patterns represent numerals and letters of the alphabet and can be identified by the fingers.
Braille is a universally recognized system utilized by blind individuals for reading and writing in various languages. This system relies on a pattern of embossed dots, consisting of six raised dots arranged in different combinations to form distinct symbols. Braille has proven to be an invaluable tool in facilitating literacy and communication for people with visual impairments.
Braille consists of two types: grade I and grade II. In grade I Braille, each symbol represents a single letter or punctuation mark, allowing for a direct representation of individual characters. On the other hand, grade II Braille, which is more commonly utilized, employs symbols to represent frequent letter combinations or entire words. This system enhances reading efficiency by enabling the recognition of commonly occurring patterns and words through fewer symbols. Grade II Braille has become the preferred choice due to its widespread usage and practicality in written communication for individuals with visual impairments.