We are excited to introduce the BRF to eBraille Converter, a new tool that helps bridge familiar braille workflows with the future of digital braille. eBraille is a digital format designed specifically for braille. It combines the precision of traditional braille formats with…
Welcoming the ABA Executive for 2026
ABA executive 2026 The Australian Braille Authority (ABA) Executive Committee is the driving force behind the strength, consistency and future growth of braille across the nation. As Australia’s peak body for braille standards, the Australian Braille Authority brings together experts,…
Congratulations Dorothy Hamilton
The Australian Braille Authority extends our congratulations to Dorothy Hamilton, who was named in the 2019 Australia Day Honours. Dorothy was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to music. Blind from birth, Dorothy developed an…
2018 Trans-Tasman Proficiency Test
ABA jointly administers the Trans-Tasman Certificate of Proficiency in UEB, the only braille certification available in Australia. The 2018 test was held over the first two weeks of October and marking is now underway.
Congratulations Christine Simpson
Congratulations are extended to Christine Simpson, the 2018 recipient of the Tammy Axelsen Lifetime Achievement Award for service to the Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc. Christine has been involved with the Australian Braille Authority for over 25…
2018 Round Table Conference wrap-up
The 2018 Round Table Conference was held at Rydges Sydney Central with the theme “Advances in Information Access – Opportunities, Applications and Technologies”. The Conference was preceded by the ABA Annual Meeting, at which a new Executive was elected. We are pleased…
Congratulations Gillian Gale
Congratulations to Dr Gillian Gale on her award as a member (AM) in the general division of the Order of Australia in recognition of her extensive work supporting the education of children with a vision impairment throughout Australia. Among her many achievements,…
Braille Camp 2018
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) and their Telelink team held their biggest ever Braille Camp in January 2018. Over 150 members from remote and regional families came together over four days to practice hands-on skills and network with other families.
Australian copyright amendment
The Australian Braille Authority applauds the Australian Government’s Copyright Amendment Act 2017, which introduced a number of measures to comply with and exceed the requirements of the Marrakesh Treaty for the production and international sharing of accessible formats for people with a…