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To enjoy and talk about books and special interests is a key element of social inclusion.
Research shows that reading is a very high priority for blind and partially sighted people. But less than 5% of titles are available in accessible formats.
This paper considers existing research evidence looking at the relationship between age, disease and tactile sensitivity. The purpose of this work was to investigate the feasibility of developing a touch test which could determine whether someone has sufficient sensitivity in their fingers to pursue braille reading.
RNIB recognises that the world is changing quickly and the way in which we access information continues to rapidly evolve. RNIB therefore, wanted to explore the context of braille reading today and identify the characteristics and needs of different market segments. This report outlines the findings of both the quantitative and qualitative research. Published 2011.
Australia and New Zealand adopted the Unified English Braille code in 2005 with a five year implementation period. The UK is currently considering adopting the code. This piece of research aims to inform that decision by collating the views of a number of Australian and New Zealand braille users. Published 2011.
Review of what is happening with Unified English Braille (UEB) around the world. Published 2011.
Primary research was carried out with 13 users of refreshable braille displays to investigate how braille displays are used in practice, what users like and dislike about them and the types of information accessed via them. Published 2011.
The purpose of this project was to better understand the transcription industry in the UK. The project aimed to bring accessible format transcribers together, so all can benefit from sharing successes and good practice. Published 2011.
RNIB commissioned the University of Birmingham to conduct research into the teaching of braille to people who have lost their sight in adulthood. The report details findings from interviews with visually impaired people and service providers. Published 2009.
This paper highlights the different approaches to synthetic voice evaluation, exploring the different purposes of evaluation, advantages and disadvantages of particular methods and the complexities involved. Published 2010.
An international survey was carried out to explore the use of, and perceived need for tactile reading codes alternative to braille around the world. Published 2009.
This review considers potential uses of synthetic speech by blind and partially sighted people. Published 2008.
In September 2010 the RNIB Evidence and Service Impact Team presented a research brief entitled; A review of the literature into effective practice in teaching literacy through braille.A team from the Visual Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at the University of Birmingham carried out the work.
Research into the effects of the transition from analogue to digital audio formats on the mainstream tape industry, transcribers producing accessible formats and blind or partially sighted end users. Published 2008.
Too Little, Too Late looks at the availability of school textbooks in Braille and large print. The report aims to establish methods by which local authorities obtain books in alternative formats and identify issues of funding and sourcing of materials. Published 2006.
The aim of this research was to find out the number of braillists in UK schools, where they were being educated, who was teaching them, and what type of training their teachers and support staff had received. Published 2002.
Last updated: 18 April 2013
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