Blissymbolics is a symbolic, graphical language that is currently composed of close to 4 500  authorized symbols. Bliss characters are semantically based and can be combined and recombined in endless ways to create new Blisswords. Bliss-words can in turn be sequenced to form many types of sentences, and express many grammatical capabilities. Simple shapes are used to keep the symbols easy and fast to draw.  The Blissymbolics Authorized Vocabulary - BCI-AV - represents the latest set of formally approved Blissymbols that appears in Bliss dictionaries.

Blissymbolics Communication International (BCI) is a non-profit, charitable organization that has the perpetual, worldwide, exclusive license for the use and publication of Blissymbols for persons with communication, language, and learning difficulties. BCI provides leadership world-wide in the development of the system of Blissymbolics and in its use by persons with severe speech and physical impairments.

 NOTE:  The "Friends" menu to the left and the material below is currently under construction.   It will be ready at the beginning on 2010 so please check back then and become a friend of Bliss.

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Why should you become a Friend of Bliss when this site opens in January 2010?

The present site provides much information about Blissymbolics and its applications.  It is totally open to the public.  One segment of this site however is open only to Friends of Bliss.  Register to become a Friend of Bliss by selecting the button to the left labeled - Want to become a friend?  You should become a friend:  

• To support the development and application of Blissymbolics for people who need it around the world
• To become aware of and, if you wish, get involved in ongoing discussions and projects associated with the latest developments of Blissymbolic
• To gain free access to the most up-to-date official Bliss vocabulary contained in the BCI-Authorized Vocabulary
• To gain knowledge of and access to the latest lessons and educational materials related to using Blissymbolics to teach comunication and literacy to non-speaking individuals

  Please join us in this worthwhile and exciting endeavour!

Remember our Friend site begins in January 2010.
Until then: Your welcome to join our Community email list!