Previous Reading and Writing Systems before Braille
Before Braille was developed, many other systems for the blind were introduced. Most of these systems never were actually used, however. As Louis found, the ones that did become popular were still generally frustrating and inefficient. Here is a list of the more common systems:
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- Gall
- Alston
- Lucas
- Moon
- Klein
- American
- British
- Hauy
- Night writing
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