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 […]
How to Play World of Warcraft Blind (Without Sight)
This article was originally posted by /u/BlindlyPlayingGames on Reddit. You can also find him here on Twitch and YouTube. We have formatted it here for better readability. A few months ago, I started to do some research on how viable it would be for a blind person to play World of Warcraft; however, I wasn’t […]
26 Best Apps for the Visually Impaired [2021 Edition]
There are dozens of apps specifically designed to help people with visual impairments live their best lives. Here are 25 of the best apps for the visually impaired. Note: While we have some favorites, for now we’ve just organized the list alphabetically. Access Note AccessNote is a sophisticated note-taking app designed to support visually impaired […]
