Whether you’re just dipping your fingers into Braille study for the very first time, or you’ve been reading dots for decades, this show has something for you. We’ll chat about everything from simple, low tech tools to the latest high tech devices, explore great places to find Braille books and materials, and even take a trip through history to remember the gadgets and devices we loved—or maybe forgot about. So come along for the journey, and check out at Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now. There's something here for everyone!
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Whether you’re just dipping your fingers into Braille study for the very first time, or you’ve been reading dots for decades, this show has something for you. We’ll chat about everything from simple, low tech tools to the latest high tech devices, explore great places to find Braille books and materials, and even take a trip through history to remember the gadgets and devices we loved—or maybe forgot about. So come along for the journey, and check out at Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now. There's something here for everyone!
From Perkins to Pixels: How Multi-Line Braille Displays Are Changing Access and Education
At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now
34 minutes
1 week ago
From Perkins to Pixels: How Multi-Line Braille Displays Are Changing Access and Education
Discover how multi-line Braille displays like Dot Pad X and Monarch are transforming accessibility, education, and tactile literacy. Jackie Brown shares her lifelong Braille journey, from Perkins Braillers to cutting-edge digital Braille technology.
In this engaging conversation, Chris speaks with Jackie Brown, a digital skills officer at RNIB and founder of Strive Ability, about the evolution of Braille and its exciting future. Jackie shares her experience supporting tactile learners, her passion for Braille technology, and how multi-line displays are changing the way blind users access diagrams, graphics, and digital books.
From early Braille learning at age four to embracing electronic Braille in 2000, Jackie details her journey into using devices like the Dot Pad X and Monarch for reading Kindle books, exploring tactile diagrams, and supporting students in mainstream education. She highlights the power of tactile graphics, the importance of multi-line Braille in STEM learning, and the impact of showcasing these devices to educators and schools.
Relevant Links
Strive Ability: https://www.striveability.uk
Braillists – Braille on Display: https://www.braillists.org/braille-on-display
Keyword List
multi-line Braille display, Dot Pad X, Monarch Braille display, tactile diagrams, electronic Braille, RNIB accessibility, Kindle Braille reading, Strive Ability UK, Braille in education, assistive technology 2025
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At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now
Whether you’re just dipping your fingers into Braille study for the very first time, or you’ve been reading dots for decades, this show has something for you. We’ll chat about everything from simple, low tech tools to the latest high tech devices, explore great places to find Braille books and materials, and even take a trip through history to remember the gadgets and devices we loved—or maybe forgot about. So come along for the journey, and check out at Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now. There's something here for everyone!
