Re: XAUR - Advice on language for Symbol Sets vs AAC

Steve

That's a interesting idea but I suspect only has minority recognition in 
the AAC Domain.

I've ask the Task Force and also posted some thoughts on the GitHub Issue

https://github.com/w3c/apa/issues/69#issuecomment-607376676

Steve

On 01/04/2020 22:24, Noble, Stephen wrote:
> Hey Josh,
> 
> I just thought I would add a quick observation on your question. After 
> doing a bit of searching in websites and journal articles that deal with 
> AAC, I have found that the phrase "symbol set" or "symbol sets" is a 
> fairly common way to refer to a collection of symbols used for AAC 
> purposes. However, I also found that the phrase "symbol libraries" 
> (especially in plural form) is also used, but "set" or "sets" seems to 
> be more commonly used by AAC professional groups like ASHA. But that may 
> be more of an American perspective. In conclusion, I would just say that 
> if we wanted alternate language if we used "library" or "libraries" I 
> think people would still know what we are talking about.
> 
> Just another Steve's thoughts...
> 
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> *From:* Joshue O Connor <joconnor@w3.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:55 AM
> *To:* Steve Lee <stevelee@w3.org>
> *Cc:* RQTF <public-rqtf@w3.org>
> *Subject:* XAUR - Advice on language for Symbol Sets vs AAC
> Hi Steve,
> 
> [With RQTF group on cc]
> 
> We've had a comment on Github about the XAUR that is interesting
> regarding the use of the term 'Symbol Sets' as distinct from 'AAC'.
> 
> Can you have a look at this GH issue and let me know your thoughts, or
> discuss in COGA?
> 
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__github.com_w3c_apa_issues_69&d=DwICaQ&c=0YLnzTkWOdJlub_y7qAx8Q&r=e0Vlq1-H9s-GydHZ8dXqhyYdB-jv9NvThaezSlozh9I&m=BGNNdbgFWjiW64eTPRvptciq6f64w-12nyvKprqrx1w&s=XWhQX6wD15U5YpeD-t93WdHrrfY6OVVgqNSBi4BnNjA&e= 
> 
> 
> I'm happy to take a steer from the COGA folks on appropriate language,
> and I think it was a interesting catch from the commenter. Here is a
> link to the relevant part of the XAUR document:
> 
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.w3.org_TR_xaur_-23immersive-2Dpersonalisation&d=DwICaQ&c=0YLnzTkWOdJlub_y7qAx8Q&r=e0Vlq1-H9s-GydHZ8dXqhyYdB-jv9NvThaezSlozh9I&m=BGNNdbgFWjiW64eTPRvptciq6f64w-12nyvKprqrx1w&s=XxQZDdGYkCc7lEZKguc-Ey76fifvqPZsiQmvrxLCFD4&e= 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Josh
> 
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