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FINAL RELEASE of Braille Formats, 2016 Now Available on BANA Website!

MN
Mary Nelle McLennan
Thu, Nov 16, 2017 1:44 AM

TO: AER Members
FROM: Mary Nelle McLennan, AER Rep to BANA

The final publication of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016 is now posted on the BANA website and is available in several accessible versions. Details are in the announcement below.

Shout if you have any questions.
MNM

<>Publication Announcement

Final Release of Braille Formats, 2016
Now Available on BANA Website!

November 2017
For Immediate Release
The 2016 revision of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription aligns BANA’s braille formatting guidelines with Unified English Braille (UEB). Earlier this year, BANA posted a pre-publication version and offered an open comment period for users to provide input. BANA has incorporated this feedback and now provides this final publication on the BANA website. We have also posted a change log that lists critical changes made to the Pre-Publication version. Links are provided below.

Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016 is available in three accessible electronic versions: BRF, enhanced PDF, and online HTML. Hard copy print and braille will be available at a later date from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH).

BANA is grateful to its Braille Formats Committee for their diligent work in revising BANA’s formatting guidelines to align with UEB. We especially thank Cindi Laurent, Formats Committee Chair, and Clovernook’s Saul Garza, Board Liaison to the Formats Committee, for their expertise in braille transcription, which made this revision possible, and for their tenacity in creating the BRF files.

We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to BANA Publications Committee members Susan Christensen, Sandy Smith, and Ruth Rozen for their immense skill and tireless work in creating the PDF and HTML versions of Braille Formats, 2016, and for assuring accessibility of its content.

Available Versions

Downloads

Download BRF:

Braille Formats 2016 BRF volumes http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/brf/brf-volumes.zip (zipped)
Braille Formats 2016 BRF files http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/brf/brf-individual.zip (zipped individual BRF files)

Download PDF:
These adapted PDF files have been crafted to provide enhanced functionality and navigational features. Bookmarks and links have been specifically designed to provide navigation for all users. Screen reader users can navigate all major sections using headings.

Braille Formats 2016 individual PDF files http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-individual.zip (zipped)

Braille Formats 2016 single PDF file http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-combined.zip (zipped)

Braille Formats 2016 Enhanced PDF portfolio http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-portfolio.zip (zipped) is a collection of individual files in a single PDF container. The portfolio is useful for those who want the files packaged together. Those who use screen readers will likely find the individual files easier to use.

Online

HTML version: This online version includes a customized search function specific to the online files. The HTML version is not formatted for printing.
www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-web/frontmatter.html http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-web/frontmatter.html
Change Log for Braille Formats 2016

The Change Log provides a list of the critical changes made to the Pre-Publication version.

PDF file http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/Change%20Log/Braille%20Formats%202016%20Change%20Log.pdf
Excel file http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/Change%20Log/Braille%20Formats%202016%20Change%20Log.xlsx

The Board of BANA consists of appointed representatives from seventeen member organizations of braille producers, transcribers, teachers, and consumers. For more information, visit www.brailleauthority.org http://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/www.brailleauthority.org?p=eyJzIjoiSG5tSmlvUVY4VUs5Qm53MGduUy1UREoxaHljIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvd3d3LmJyYWlsbGVhdXRob3JpdHkub3JnXCIsXCJpZFwiOlwiNmJkZGExOWUxNGU3NGJkN2E2NDFmMWViMjg2NTk5ZWVcIixcInVybF9pZHNcIjpbXCJjZGZmNmE4YTZjYmJjYWY5ZGQxMWY0ODI0MzYzNDA0ZDQxNWMwYTAzXCJdfSJ9

Contact: Jennifer Dunnam, Chair
Braille Authority of North America
612-767-5658
chair@brailleauthority.org mailto:chair@brailleauthority.org

TO: AER Members FROM: Mary Nelle McLennan, AER Rep to BANA The final publication of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016 is now posted on the BANA website and is available in several accessible versions. Details are in the announcement below. Shout if you have any questions. MNM <>Publication Announcement Final Release of Braille Formats, 2016 Now Available on BANA Website! November 2017 For Immediate Release The 2016 revision of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription aligns BANA’s braille formatting guidelines with Unified English Braille (UEB). Earlier this year, BANA posted a pre-publication version and offered an open comment period for users to provide input. BANA has incorporated this feedback and now provides this final publication on the BANA website. We have also posted a change log that lists critical changes made to the Pre-Publication version. Links are provided below. Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016 is available in three accessible electronic versions: BRF, enhanced PDF, and online HTML. Hard copy print and braille will be available at a later date from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). BANA is grateful to its Braille Formats Committee for their diligent work in revising BANA’s formatting guidelines to align with UEB. We especially thank Cindi Laurent, Formats Committee Chair, and Clovernook’s Saul Garza, Board Liaison to the Formats Committee, for their expertise in braille transcription, which made this revision possible, and for their tenacity in creating the BRF files. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to BANA Publications Committee members Susan Christensen, Sandy Smith, and Ruth Rozen for their immense skill and tireless work in creating the PDF and HTML versions of Braille Formats, 2016, and for assuring accessibility of its content. Available Versions Downloads Download BRF: Braille Formats 2016 BRF volumes <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/brf/brf-volumes.zip> (zipped) Braille Formats 2016 BRF files <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/brf/brf-individual.zip> (zipped individual BRF files) Download PDF: These adapted PDF files have been crafted to provide enhanced functionality and navigational features. Bookmarks and links have been specifically designed to provide navigation for all users. Screen reader users can navigate all major sections using headings. Braille Formats 2016 individual PDF files <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-individual.zip> (zipped) Braille Formats 2016 single PDF file <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-combined.zip> (zipped) Braille Formats 2016 Enhanced PDF portfolio <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/PDF/pdf-portfolio.zip> (zipped) is a collection of individual files in a single PDF container. The portfolio is useful for those who want the files packaged together. Those who use screen readers will likely find the individual files easier to use. Online HTML version: This online version includes a customized search function specific to the online files. The HTML version is not formatted for printing. www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-web/frontmatter.html <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-web/frontmatter.html> Change Log for Braille Formats 2016 The Change Log provides a list of the critical changes made to the Pre-Publication version. PDF file <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/Change%20Log/Braille%20Formats%202016%20Change%20Log.pdf> Excel file <http://www.brailleauthority.org/formats/2016manual-pdf/Change%20Log/Braille%20Formats%202016%20Change%20Log.xlsx> The Board of BANA consists of appointed representatives from seventeen member organizations of braille producers, transcribers, teachers, and consumers. For more information, visit www.brailleauthority.org <http://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30489975/www.brailleauthority.org?p=eyJzIjoiSG5tSmlvUVY4VUs5Qm53MGduUy1UREoxaHljIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDQ4OTk3NSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvd3d3LmJyYWlsbGVhdXRob3JpdHkub3JnXCIsXCJpZFwiOlwiNmJkZGExOWUxNGU3NGJkN2E2NDFmMWViMjg2NTk5ZWVcIixcInVybF9pZHNcIjpbXCJjZGZmNmE4YTZjYmJjYWY5ZGQxMWY0ODI0MzYzNDA0ZDQxNWMwYTAzXCJdfSJ9> Contact: Jennifer Dunnam, Chair Braille Authority of North America 612-767-5658 chair@brailleauthority.org <mailto:chair@brailleauthority.org>