Issues and current trends of research in braille for people with visual impairments: questions and implications

Sunggye Hong

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.07096-2

Issues and current trends of research in braille for people with visual impairments: questions and implications

Sunggye Hong

Disability and Psychoeducation Studies

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Abstract

Braille serves an important role as a primary medium for many people with visual impairments. A significant body of literature exists in various topics pertaining to braille literacy. This article summarizes key studies in braille and discusses current practices and implications of braille for future research. Factors associated with the future of braille including technology options, changes in population, reading of braille and modality, and contractions and its implications have been discussed along with suggestions for future research agenda.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Education
Subtitle of host publication	Fourth Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	423-433
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128186299
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.07096-2
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

Braille contraction
Braille reading
Tactile communication
Tactual symbol

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General Social Sciences

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