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For more than 100 years, the Witnesses have produced Bible-based publications for
the blind, and these are now available in 19 languages. Though interested blind
people can have these publications without charge, many make a voluntary
donation.
The Witnesses have developed a computer program that is capable of transcribing
text into Braille in many languages. After a conversion table is set up containing
both the vernacular print and the Braille characters, the program is able to convert
text into Braille. It also formats the publication in a way that makes it easy for the
blind to read. This automation will make it possible to produce Braille publications,
including the Braille Bible, in virtually any language that has Braille characters,
including those that use non roman scripts. Previously, when a new publication was
released at a convention, the audience was told that the releases in Braille could be
ordered later. Last year, the United States branch office surveyed the congregations
to find out which conventions blind individuals planned to attend and which format
(embossed paper, electronic notetaker, or electronic screen reader) they preferred.
Embossed paper copies were shipped to the conventions that had blind individuals in
attendance, which made it possible for them to receive the new releases at the
same time as everyone else. A week after the convention, electronic formats were
e-mailed to each person who desired them. A blind sister said: “It was a wonderful
privilege to receive the literature along with everyone else. Psalm 37:4 says that
Jehovah will give us the requests of our heart. He did that this weekend!”
any of the haters care to comment on this evil cult practice of providing literature for
the blind? free of charge?
the blind, and these are now available in 19 languages. Though interested blind
people can have these publications without charge, many make a voluntary
donation.
The Witnesses have developed a computer program that is capable of transcribing
text into Braille in many languages. After a conversion table is set up containing
both the vernacular print and the Braille characters, the program is able to convert
text into Braille. It also formats the publication in a way that makes it easy for the
blind to read. This automation will make it possible to produce Braille publications,
including the Braille Bible, in virtually any language that has Braille characters,
including those that use non roman scripts. Previously, when a new publication was
released at a convention, the audience was told that the releases in Braille could be
ordered later. Last year, the United States branch office surveyed the congregations
to find out which conventions blind individuals planned to attend and which format
(embossed paper, electronic notetaker, or electronic screen reader) they preferred.
Embossed paper copies were shipped to the conventions that had blind individuals in
attendance, which made it possible for them to receive the new releases at the
same time as everyone else. A week after the convention, electronic formats were
e-mailed to each person who desired them. A blind sister said: “It was a wonderful
privilege to receive the literature along with everyone else. Psalm 37:4 says that
Jehovah will give us the requests of our heart. He did that this weekend!”
any of the haters care to comment on this evil cult practice of providing literature for
the blind? free of charge?