Historical contribution
What Bliss contributed
He developed and published a system in which graphic elements could be combined to represent concepts. It was later adapted for augmentative communication, especially for people with complex communication needs.
Why it mattered
Blissymbolics showed how a visual vocabulary could be designed as a compositional communication system rather than a loose collection of pictures.
Connected topics
Where this fits in ITEM
Evidence
Sources and further reading
- About Blissymbolics
Blissymbolics Communication International · Blissymbolics Communication International