Dear Asdis,

Here comes information about participation and proposed presentations from Punktskriftsnämnden (The Swedish Braille Authority):

Participants/contributors

Tim Arborealis (on site)
Karin Jönsson (online)
Fredrik Larsson (online)
Charlotte Magnusson (online)
Malin Sjöblom Vrak (on site)
We expect additional people attending online (not giving presentations).

Presentations

Establishing the Elfdalian braille alphabet: some principles and what can be learned, by Fredrik Larsson (online)
Creation of an enhanced eight dot braille system, by Karin Jönsson (online) and Malin Sjöblom Vrak (on site)
Braille and mathematics: development and plans in the “STEM content in the Nordic languages” project, by Tim Arborealis (on site)
Haptic tablet development: EU project ABILITY, by Charlotte Magnusson (online)
Report from Punktskriftsnämnden, the Swedish country report, by Malin Sjöblom Vrak (on site)

We will be happy to discuss length of the presentations, perhaps outside the list.

Kind regards,

Björn Westling

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Björn Westling

Myndigheten för tillgängliga medier, MTM

Swedish Agency for Accessible Media, MTM

Adress / Postal address: Box 51, SE-201 20 Malmö

Besöksadress / Visiting address: Hans Michelsensgatan 2

Tel.: +46 40 653 27 56 / +46 76 540 27 86

bjorn.westling@mtm.se

www.mtm.se | www.legimus.se | Facebook | Twitter

www.punktskriftsnamnden.se

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Från: Ásdís Þórðardóttir - SMS <Asdis.Thordardottir@midstod.is>
Skickat: den 28 augusti 2023 15:24
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Ämne: [Nordicbraille] Re: When is the Nordic meeting 2023 going to take place?

Dear colleagues

Here are some information about the Braille meeting in Iceland.

Best wishes,

Asdis

Icelandic braille committee

Braille meeting in Iceland, Oktober 25.-26. 2023

The venue will take place in the house of the Blind Association in Hamrahlid 17, 105 Reykjavik

Airport: Keflavik, about 1 hour from the venue.

Day 1: 8:30 - 15:00. Dinner at 18:00

Day 2: 8:30 - 15:00

Time Zone:

DK, SE, NO +2

FI +3

It would be very useful to us if you could send us the following information:

• How many will be attending the meeting in person.

• How many will be attending the meeting online.

• Names of lectures and speakers, and will they be attending or online.

Topics:

From: Jesper Holten <jesper.holten@blind.dk>
Sent: föstudagur, 18. ágúst 2023 12:52
To: Hjalti Hynninen <hjalti.hynninen@gmail.com>; nina.tveter@gmail.com
Cc: nordicbraille@list.punktskriftutvalget.no
Subject: [Nordicbraille] Re: When is the Nordic meeting 2023 going to take place?

Dear Hjalti Hynninenn and all.

I hope you have all had a pleasant summer break?

Before booking flights and accommodation I just want to be certain about the dates. Is the plan still that the Nordic Braille meeting will take place from 25^th October (When do we start?) program ending on the 26^th of October at what time? How long is the airport from the Venue?

When do you need submissions for the agenda to be handed in?

Fra: Hjalti Hynninen <hjalti.hynninen@gmail.com>
Sendt: 21. juni 2023 17:51
Til: nina.tveter@gmail.com
Cc: nordicbraille@list.punktskriftutvalget.no
Emne: [Nordicbraille] Re: When is the Nordic meeting 2023 going to take place?

Dear colleges

Thank you for your responses. Based on the answers we are moving forward to plan the Nordic meeting to take place 25^th-26^th of October.

We are looking forward to hosting those that wish to attend in person in Reykjavik, but as discussed in Oslo last year it will also be possible to take part in the meeting remotely.

Sweden has suggested a few topics for the meeting, and we would welcome you all to participate to shape the program. Also feel free to take the lead on presentation of particular subjects if you wish.

Subject ideas so far:

- Creation of enhanced eight dot braille system

- Braille and mathematics: development and plans.

- Haptic tablet development: EU project ABILITY

- Updating braille tablets on digital platforms. Exchange best practices.

We will be sending more practical information later, but here are a few key details. Do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Venue for the meeting is Hamrahlíð 17, 105 Reykjavík.

Nearby hotels include:

· Reykjavík Natura

· Grand Hotel Reykjavík

· Hilton Reykjavík Nordica

For those that are interested the conference and workshop See it, Find it, Use it – Supporting vision for complex learners will be held at the same venue 27^th-28^th of October. You will find all the information about in an attachment.

Best wishes and summer greetings,

Hjalti Sigurðsson

Icelandic braille committee

hjalti.hynninen@gmail.com

+354 865 8151