White canes are a nearly universal symbol of blindness. A person with a visual impairment may use a white cane to better survey their surroundings, making note of potential obstacles or hazards. Using a white cane doesn’t just benefit the blind, though. It is also useful for sighted onlookers, who gain awareness that someone blind […]
9 Best Braille Jewelry Pieces (Plus a DIY Option!)
Braille jewelry is a unique, beautiful way to add meaning and personal expression to a jewelry piece. Braille is easily readable on both necklaces and bracelets; these pieces of jewelry can be enjoyed by both the blind and the sighted alike. Looking to purchase a quality piece of braille jewelry? Here are a few great […]
4 Best Braille Typewriters
The braille typewriter is a form of assistive technology for the blind, featuring six keys that correspond to each of the six dots of the braille code. Like a manual typewriter, paper is inserted into the machine. Typing causes raised braille dots on the paper, which can be read with the fingers. Our Top Pick […]
5 Best Braille Printers and Embossers
A braille printer, also known as a braille embosser, is an impact device that creates tactile dots on sturdy paper, making written documents accessible to the blind. Braille embossers are different from braille label makers, which are specifically used to make braille labels which often help a blind person identify various household objects (i.e. two […]
4 Types of Braille Greeting Cards (and Where to Find Them)
Like anyone else, people who are blind or visually impaired enjoy receiving greeting cards and holiday cards. Several greeting card companies make cards with embossed or tactile images. The paper may have a simple embossed design, or tactile shapes made with felt or glitter. Below you’ll find the four different styles of braille cards along […]
