Translation from Braille Music Mark-up Language to DAISYXML

As result of the Contrapunctus European project the design of the Braille Music Mark-up as an XML representation of a music scores in Braille has been carried out. We propose a design of a prototype system for translating these kinds of files into spoken music encoded in DAISYXML. In this way any blind musician may be able to memorize any Braille score using a DAISY reader. Therefore the dependency of reading BMML files in front of a computer would be eliminated. This is a first work on feasibility which will be improved and managed by a working group

Design and User Satisfaction of Interactive Maps for Visually Impaired People

Multimodal interactive maps are a solution for presenting spatial information to visually impaired people. In this paper, we present an interactive multimodal map prototype that is based on a tactile paper map, a multi-touch screen and audio output. We first describe the different steps for designing an interactive map: drawing and printing the tactile paper map, choice of multi-touch technology, interaction technologies and the software architecture. Then we describe the method used to assess user satisfaction. We provide data showing that an interactive map - although based on a unique, elementary, double tap interaction - has been met with a high level of user satisfaction. Interestingly, satisfaction is independent of a user's age, previous visual experience or Braille experience. This prototype will be used as a platform to design advanced interactions for spatial learning

Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran Sains Berbasis Integrasi Islam-sains Untuk Peserta Didik Difabel Netra Mi/sd Kelas 5 Semester 2 Materi Pokok Bumi Dan Alam Semesta

The aims of this research are: 1) to develop science Braille module for blind student at public/Islamic elementary school; 2) to validate science Braille module for blind student at public/Islamic elementary school based on teachers' assessment. The development of the module followed the 4-D model of the research based development, i.e. Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. However, the present paper will only report the first three phases that have been conducted. The prototype of the science Braille module was reviewed by supervisor, subject expertise, and peer reviewers. The final prototype of module was reviewed by SLB teacher, elementary school teachers (2 teachers from inclusive school and 1 teacher from SLB) using the manual ideal criteria assessment. The result of this study shows that the prototype of the science Braille module was given a good score by the media expert and the teachers. This module has 7.13% as ideal percentage. Based on the result, the prototype of science Braille module can be used as learning science media, especially for blind students

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA MELALUI PEMANFAATAN TULISAN SINGKAT BRAILLE BAGI SISWA TUNANETRA

The aim of the study is improving fourth grade visual handicaped students’ reading ability simester I in SLB Negeri 1 pemalang using braille reading text. The method of the study was classroom action research and the subject of the reseach was 2 person of visual handicaped students. Data collecting method used test, documentation and observation. The data analysis was comparative descriptive by comparing the results between cycles. The result indicates that student’s initial capability in reading was 48,18. The improvement occured after 2 cycles using short braille reading text. Students’ reading score on the second cycle was 78,5. The conclusion of the reseach indicated that short braille reading text improved the fifth grade of visual handicaped student’s short reading text in the 1st simester of SLB Negeri 1 Pemalang 2012/2013

Access arrangements guide: key stage 2 (2011)

The 2011 key stage 2 Access arrangements guide (AAG) provides schools with information on the suitability of access arrangements to support their pupils in taking the key stage 2 tests. The AAG also provides information on how to apply for access arrangements