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ERIC Number: EJ526012
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
How Much Space Does Grade 2 Braille Really Save?
Durre, I. K.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v90 n3 p247-51 May-Jun 1996
This article reports on a method for calculating the space-saving capacity of all Grade 2 braille contractions and the literary braille code as a whole. The study found that, contrary to the widespread belief that contracted braille saves 31% over print, the actual text reduction is about 20%. (Author)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Space Utilization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Braille Contractions; Grade 2 Braille; Text Formatting
Note: Special issue on literacy.