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Experience from the \"Reha for the blind\" conference in Poland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rolf Lund, Researcher at Eikholt, recently attended The Chance Foundation's international conference, Reha for the blind, in Poland. One of the most important topics he will take home from this conference is the Scripor alphabet, a tactile colour alphabet. Rolf Lund believes this could revolutionise how visually impaired people relate to colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Scripor alphabet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scripor alphabet,<\/a> named after the creator Tudor Paul Scripor<\/a>, is a unique, universal system that enables visually impaired people to read, write, identify, recognise and distinguish between colours using tactile symbols. Each colour is represented by a combination of dots in a cell similar to the Braille alphabet, but with more dots to cover the entire colour spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The image shows the tactile colour alphabet known as the Scripor alphabet, named after its creator Tudor Paul Scripor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why are colours so important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colour is one of the first ways children learn to understand and structure their world. Colours are universally used as an easy way to transmit information - from traffic signs to marking dangerous situations. Unfortunately, visually impaired people haven't had access to this important source of information, which creates barriers in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Scripor alphabet breaks down these barriers by giving visually impaired people access to the same information that sighted people get through colour. This contributes to increased independence, safety and participation in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does the Scripor alphabet work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The alphabet is based on a system of 10 dots: three columns and three rows, as well as an orientation dot to avoid confusion with Braille. Each colour is represented by a specific combination of dots, while adjacent cells are used to show shades, saturation and intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following the principles of universal design, the system represents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n