British Abacus Association

Our current focus is reflected in the Centre for Inclusive Abacus Education (CIAE), leading inclusive abacus innovation for learners of all ages and abilities.

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

We’re delighted to introduce You-Ji Tsai (蔡祐吉) as an Honorary Advisory Board Member. His expertise in strategic communication, media and public engagement will support our mission.

Photo-From left to right: Ryan Forbes, Pei-Ling Tsao, and You-Ji Tsai.
#InclusiveEducation

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

✨Honouring Susan Parsons, Adult Learning ESOL Lecturer at Dundee and Angus College, whose expertise and guidance have been essential to the NGO’s inclusive numeracy mission. Thank you, Sue!

#InclusiveEducation #TactileLearning #AbacusEducation #ESOL #Scotland #EducationSupport

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

International written reflections shared at last week’s Inclusive Abacus Education Briefing, with thanks to Yeh Shiuh-Pei (National University of Tainan) and Liao Hui-Wan (Taiwan Chamber of Commerce).
#InclusiveAbacus #InternationalReflections

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

✨Inclusive abacus learning and international reflections showcased at Abertay University. Thanks all!
#InclusiveEducation #AbacusLearning #TactileNumeracy #InternationalCollaboration #CommunityImpact

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

Insights shared with Drs Murray & Bryson at the Stirling Centre for Research into Curriculum Making (SCRCM) on inclusive abacus learning for Scottish curriculum.

#NumeracyInnovation #SCRCM

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

Participating in #EAS2025 today!
Excited for discussions on accessibility, inclusion, and innovation.
#Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #AIForGood #EuropeanDisabilityForum

https://t.co/GRQH0FISQI

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

⭐Introducing the Centre for Inclusive Abacus Education (CIAE) — innovation in abacus learning for all. ➡️Learn more: https://t.co/kzOaOmT39Z

#CIAE #InclusiveEducation #AbacusInnovation

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

✨Dundee Innovation with UNESCO Heritage✨
Excited to explore a world-first three-pillars initiative in Dundee, connecting Education, Health, and Employment through the UNESCO-recognised abacus. Many thanks for Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
#UNESCOAbacus #VIEmployment

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

Grateful to Shelley McCarthy at NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation for actively supporting our inclusive abacus initiatives.

#InclusiveEducation #VisualImpairment #AbacusLearning #CommunityImpact #ScotlandInnovation #NHS

https://t.co/flqfYOI1ef

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

✨ Inspiring Meeting at NHS Tayside! ✨
We shared our work supporting people with visual impairments and neurological conditions through our abacus initiative.
A huge thanks to Shelley McCarthy and NHS Tayside Foundation for their support and enthusiasm.
#NHS

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

We will develop a multi-phase project of the integration to explore educational innovation.
@euroblind @scotgov
@S_A_Somerville @JennyGilruth
@JoeFitzSNP
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired #SEN #SEND #ASN

https://t.co/1ZJFgnPmRp

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

The pilot test verifies that the student who is visually impaired can perform mental calculations completely in her mind without finger movements after long-term abacus training.
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired
#SEN #SEND #ASN

https://t.co/r7bjZNd32Y

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

A pilot test in Taiwan
● Student’s Age: 9 years old
● Eye Conditions: Acquired blindness
● Learning Period: 2nd July 2020 – to present (2 years)
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired
#SEN #SEND #ASN
https://t.co/2w1l2gR34T

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

We are delighted to have received a supportive response from the Scottish Government regarding our initiative of improving education in numeracy for children and young people with visual impairments.
@scotgov
@S_A_Somerville
@JoeFitzSNP
@euroblind
#visuallyimpaired #SEN #ASN

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

The abacus online test
Addition and Subtraction: 6 digits with 2 decimal places. A pilot test in Taiwan.
● Student’s Age: 8 years old
● Eye Conditions: Acquired blindness
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired
#SEN #SEND #ASN
https://t.co/WB1cqqWDTk

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

We are developing a new teaching method for the visually impaired students, and it will be completed this year.
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired #SEN #SEND #ASN
https://t.co/nHblSm6n9J

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

#TaipeiParentsAssociationfortheVisuallyImpaired
#社團法人台北市視障者家長協會
#AnKangTheCentreForThePeopleWithSpecialNeeds
#安康啟智教養院樂活兒之家
#taipeischoolforthevisuallyimpaired #台北市立啟明學校
#CranmerAbacus #Abacus
#visuallyimpaired #SEN #SEND #ASN #specialeducation

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

Over two-year research across different regions, we have released our article to the Europe Region of the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI-Europe).
December 2021 Newsletter Issue
https://t.co/Whv667qTZR

[British Abacus Association @AbacusBritish]

#Scotland #JoeFitzPatrickMSP
#DundeeCityCouncil
#LearnEnglishDundee #DundeeandAngusCollege
#nationaluniversityoftainan
#國立台南大學 #國立台南大學視障教育與重建中心
#TCOC #TaiwanChamberofCommerce #台灣省商業會