A Chinese University will launch an online braille platform with a translation function to make it easier for the blind and visually impaired to read what they want, authorities said Thursday.
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First Braille Laptop DotBook Launches in India
Aiming at creating Independent Access to Digital Content, a feature-packed, ergonomic & affordable refreshable Braille display called Dot Book has been developed for blind and visually impaired users.
Braille Device Nominated for Excellence Award
India’s first self-teaching Braille device called Annie, introduced by the Ranchi district administration to 24 students of Government Blind School in Harmu in July last year, has been nominated for the PM Excellence Award in the Public Administration for Innovation General category this year.
Students develop Device that Converts Text to Braille in Real Time
Two students from MVJ College of Engineering have developed a device called ‘bBook’ that converts text into braille in real time. Once a person with a visual impairment places the device over the text, it uses the six pins on its surface to convert the text.
New Line of Inclusive Cooking Utensils Include Braille
A new line of inclusive Veggie shaped cooking utensils, including a carrot spoon, celery spatula and eggplant whisk also incorporate braille to empower the blind and visually impaired to quickly identify each kitchen tool.
Cub Scout Handbooks Are Now Available in Braille
The Boy Scouts of America have released Braille versions of all four Cub Scout handbooks: Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Now every Cub Scout can follow each chapter of his or her Cub Scouting journey.
Disney to Produce Activity Books for the Blind
Soon children with visual impairments across North America will get to find out what Mickey Mouse “looks like” thanks to the efforts of a Windsor couple.
DealInDots Transcribes Braille Menus for Restaurants
Going to a restaurant and reading a menu is something many people take for granted. But if you are blind or visually impaired that is sometimes not so easy.
Omani Developers Create Aon App for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Five Omani women have come together to develop an app for the visually impaired. The app Aon will have a map of Oman and list of restaurants offering menus in Arabic.
This Handheld Braille Label Printer is Now Available on Kickstarter
New Startup Vrailler Inc. announced that it is raising funds via a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to finish the development of Vrailler, their Braille label printing technology.
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