Circular No. 15/2019/TT-BGDĐT Issuing the National Standard for Braille Raised Print for Persons with Disabilities

Circular No. 15/2019/TT-BGDĐT issues the National Standard for Braille Raised Print for Persons with Disabilities, applicable to educational institutions and related organizations and individuals. This document details the methods of using Braille raised print to support persons with disabilities in accessing information and education.

Document No.15/2019/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Thị Nghĩa — Thứ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/08/2019
Effective date16/10/2019
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 15/2019/TT-BGDĐT issues the National Standard for Braille Raised Print for Persons with Disabilities, applicable to educational institutions and related organizations and individuals. This document details the methods of using Braille raised print to support persons with disabilities in accessing information and education.

Scope of application

Educational institutions within the national education system; organizations and individuals conducting educational activities and other activities related to persons with disabilities

Key points

  • Persons with disabilities may use Braille raised print to access information according to the National Standard (Article 1)
  • Educational institutions and related organizations must comply with regulations on Braille raised print for persons with disabilities (Article 2)
  • The National Standard for Braille Raised Print takes effect from October 16, 2019
  • Educational institutions and related organizations are responsible for implementing this regulation
  • This Circular applies to educational activities and other activities related to persons with disabilities

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Persons with disabilities can access information more easily through Braille raised print
  • Educational institutions must comply with the new regulations, which may encounter difficulties in transitioning and training staff

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who uses Braille raised print?

Persons with disabilities

When does the National Standard for Braille Raised Print take effect?

October 16, 2019

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 15/2019/TT-BGDĐT
Hanoi, August 30, 2019

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Standards for Braille Characters for Persons with Disabilities

for persons with disabilities

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2005; and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Education Law dated November 25, 2009;

Pursuant to the Law on Persons with Disabilities dated June 17, 2010;

Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 25, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law; and Decree No. 31/2011/NĐ-CP dated May 11, 2011 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law; and Decision No. 07/2013/NĐ-CP dated January 9, 2013 of the Prime Minister amending point b, clause 13, Article 1 of Decree No. 31/2011/NĐ-CP dated May 11, 2011 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Pursuant to the Minutes of the Review Board dated April 4, 2019 for the National Standards on Braille Characters for Persons with Disabilities;

At the proposal of the Director of Primary Education Department;

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular on the National Standards for Braille Characters for Persons with Disabilities.

Article 1. This Circular annexes the National Standards for Braille Characters for Persons with Disabilities.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from October 16, 2019. The National Standards on Braille Characters for Persons with Disabilities stipulated in this Circular shall apply to educational institutions within the national education system; organizations and individuals conducting educational activities and other activities related to persons with disabilities.

Article 3. The Director of the Office, the Head of the Primary Education Department, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government, the Directors of Departments of Education and Training, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

CERTIFIED TRUE COPY
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Thi Nga
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