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From: L Snider
Date: Mon, Dec 12 2016 11:06AM
Subject: Symbols
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Hi All,
Someone just sent me something on accessibility symbols for people to use.
I have seen a few in my travels over the years. However, other than the
Graphic Artist Guild symbols, are there others you have used or like?
I am curious to know if people in different countries use different ones.
Cheers
Lisa
From: JP Jamous
Date: Mon, Dec 12 2016 12:19PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Lisa,
I know that Braille is different in different languages. For example, I know the Braille that we use in the USA, since I grew up here. Yet, Braille used in the Middle East for Arabic is different. Since I am Lebanese, I couldn't make any heads or tails out of Arabic Braille.
I used Braille as an example. I would presume that Middle Eastern and Far eastern countries may have different symbols. You may want to check on those. I would not be surprised if they do copy the western world, since Europe, USA and Canada have a large influence on those countries.
I know this doesn't answer your question directly, but hopefully, it adds more to your knowledge. If you find out of any foreign ones, do share them please.
From: EA Draffan
Date: Mon, Dec 12 2016 2:27PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Dear All
If you are wanting to add to a Westernised set of symbols with some that have been developed specifically for those living in the Arabic Gulf Region to be more socially, culturally and religiously sensitive, please just register on the Tawasol symbols website http://tawasolsymbols.org/en/home/ . You can download a freely available complete symbol set or just take individual symbols in English or Arabic.
I if you have any problems please just get in touch. We have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tawasolsymbols/ and a blog about the research.
Best wishes
E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
WAIS, ECS , University of Southampton
Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103
http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk
UK AAATE rep http://www.aaate.net/
From: EA Draffan
Date: Mon, Dec 12 2016 2:35PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Sorry I meant to add that we have specific symbols for accessibility/disability if you look under that category once you have registered http://tawasolsymbols.org/en/symbols/?label=&;pos=&language=&lexical_entry_category%5B%5D0
We have collaborated with ARASAAC so you will see their symbols as well and link to their database. Other symbols for more general use can be found on the Noun project https://thenounproject.com/search/?q¬cessibility
Best wishes
E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
WAIS, ECS , University of Southampton
Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103
http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk
UK AAATE rep http://www.aaate.net/
From: L Snider
Date: Tue, Dec 13 2016 2:53PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Hi JP,
Interesting point! I will definitely let you know what I find...I am very
curious about this one!
Cheers
Lisa
On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM, JP Jamous < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Lisa,
>
> I know that Braille is different in different languages. For example, I
> know the Braille that we use in the USA, since I grew up here. Yet, Braille
> used in the Middle East for Arabic is different. Since I am Lebanese, I
> couldn't make any heads or tails out of Arabic Braille.
>
> I used Braille as an example. I would presume that Middle Eastern and Far
> eastern countries may have different symbols. You may want to check on
> those. I would not be surprised if they do copy the western world, since
> Europe, USA and Canada have a large influence on those countries.
>
> I know this doesn't answer your question directly, but hopefully, it adds
> more to your knowledge. If you find out of any foreign ones, do share them
> please.
>
>
From: L Snider
Date: Tue, Dec 13 2016 2:53PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Hello EA,
I will check those out, thanks so much!
Cheers
Lisa
On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 3:35 PM, EA Draffan < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Sorry I meant to add that we have specific symbols for
> accessibility/disability if you look under that category once you have
> registered http://tawasolsymbols.org/en/symbols/?label=&;pos=&language> &lexical_entry_category%5B%5D0
>
> We have collaborated with ARASAAC so you will see their symbols as well
> and link to their database. Other symbols for more general use can be
> found on the Noun project https://thenounproject.com/
> search/?q¬cessibility
>
> Best wishes
> E.A.
>
> Mrs E.A. Draffan
> WAIS, ECS , University of Southampton
> Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103
> http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk
> UK AAATE rep http://www.aaate.net/
>
>
>
From: Pierre Hachey
Date: Tue, Dec 13 2016 3:40PM
Subject: Re: Symbols
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Dear accessibility collegues:
For those who are interested: The bible in 19 languages in braille:
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/publishing/six-foot-bible/#?insight[search_id]=685428-61cd-4761-9801-71158e66044a&insight[search_result_index]=2
Open minds progress
Pierre
Sent from my Samsung device
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From: L Snider < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
Date: 2016-12-13 4:53 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: WebAIM Discussion List < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Symbols
Hi JP,
Interesting point! I will definitely let you know what I find...I am very
curious about this one!
Cheers
Lisa
On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM, JP Jamous < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Lisa,
>
> I know that Braille is different in different languages. For example, I
> know the Braille that we use in the USA, since I grew up here. Yet, Braille
> used in the Middle East for Arabic is different. Since I am Lebanese, I
> couldn't make any heads or tails out of Arabic Braille.
>
> I used Braille as an example. I would presume that Middle Eastern and Far
> eastern countries may have different symbols. You may want to check on
> those. I would not be surprised if they do copy the western world, since
> Europe, USA and Canada have a large influence on those countries.
>
> I know this doesn't answer your question directly, but hopefully, it adds
> more to your knowledge. If you find out of any foreign ones, do share them
> please.
>
>