Australian Braille Authority
What we do
The Australian Braille Authority oversees the development and maintenance of Braille codes and specifications used in Australia. In May 2005, we adopted Unified English Braille for use throughout Australia. After a five-year transition period, the change is now complete and a successful transition to UEB has occurred.
Our structure and objectives
The Australian Braille Authority (ABA) is a sub-committee of the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.
The ABA is managed by an executive committee, and has state and territory branches.
The ABA Executive Committee meets regularly by teleconference, and usually once per year in person for detailed consideration of priority issues.
The ABA was established in 1982 and operates with these objectives. The ABA's terms of reference were last revised in 1992. Draft revised Terms of Reference are available for comment from ABA Secretary, Linda Triasmono at lindatriasmono@bigpond.com.
ABA Annual Meeting & Workshop 2010
In association with our 2010 Annual Meeting, a most successful workshop entitles "A Guided Tour of the UEB Rulebook" was held. It was attended by 58 participants.
More information
For more information about the Australian Braille Authority and related matters contact the ABA Chairperson, Christine Simpson on (03) 5795 2307 or cms.infoalt@bigpond.com.
