The Moon System of Embossed Reading (Moon alphabet, Moon type or Moon code) is a system of writing for the blind, using embossed symbols mostly derived from the Roman alphabet (but simplified). It is claimed by its supporters to be easier to understand than Braille though it is mainly used by people who have lost their sight as adults, and thus already have knowledge of the shapes of letters. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Blindness can be defined physiologically as the condition of lacking visual perception. ... ... PREMIER - first The braille system, named after Louis Braille, is a method that is widely used by blind people to read and write. ...
Moon type was developed by Dr. William Moon (1818 - 1894), a blind Englishman living in Brighton, East Sussex. He first formulated his ideas in 1843 and published the scheme in 1845. Dr. William Moon (1818 - October 9, 1894) was an Englishman originally from Horsmonden, Kent. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Brighton on the southern Sussex coast is one of the largest and most famous seaside resorts in England. ... East Sussex is a county in South East England. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
It is still possible to obtain literature in Moon type from the National Library for the Blind in Stockport; however, outside the United Kingdom it is not widely known. The National Library for the Blind is a public library in the United Kingdom, founded 1882, which aims to ensure that visually impaired people have the same access to library services as sighted people. ... Stockports Town Hall Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, in North West England. ...
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National Library for the Blind
The Moon System of Embossed Reading
Omniglot: Moon alphabet
Online Moon Type Generator
Finally found a page hosting a Moon Font; from this copyright page, go three or four pages in and you can download it (and a Braille font too).
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The Moon System of Embossed Reading (Moon alphabet, Moontype or Moon code) is a system of writing for the blind, using embossed symbols mostly derived from the Roman alphabet (but simplified).
It is still possible to obtain literature in Moontype from the National Library for the Blind in Stockport; however, outside the United Kingdom it is not widely known.
Finally found a page hosting a Moon Font; from this copyright page, go three or four pages in and you can download it (and a Braille font too).
The position of the Moon in your chart shows that you respond to those around you in an instinctive, subjective and often impulsive way, giving the impression that you are not quite in touch with reality.
The position of the Moon in your chart shows that you feel that the new should replace the old and you are compelled to take action to ensure obstacles against this are removed.
The position of the Moon in your chart shows that you are more inclined to look to the future for better times and with a feeling that they most certainly result from your actions in the present.
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