Braille Information and Resources
On-Demand Tips and Tricks Videos
The BEST Grant is now offering on-demand training support. The on-demand sessions are designed to support educators who need immediate assistance related to braille technologies or creating accessible educational materials. The on-demand videos are typically short (5-15 minutes each)and provide quick and immediate answers to help teachers effectively use the tools and/or quickly create the accessible materials they need so they can focus on doing what they do best, teaching students.
Converting math equations into the appropriate braille format is a complicated process. Along the way there are often questions that arise. This video series provides tips and tricks of the trade that were developed to address commonly asked questions or errors experienced during the conversion process. These videos use the following software applications: Duxbury, EquatIO, Abby FineReader, MathType and Microsoft Word.
Learn how to use the screenshot reader tool in EquatIO to produce math content for braille translation.
Using MathML to Correct EquatIO Errors
Learn how to use MathML in Microsoft Word to correct errors from EquatIO. EquatIO is pretty good, but not flawless!
Use Abbyy FineReader to scan math content that contains text. But what happens when Abbyy has recognition errors? Learn how to fix OCR errors from Abbyy using EquatIO and MathML.
Viewing MathML Equations in Microsoft Word
Determine whether math equations in Word are in the MathML format. Learn how to turn on "field shading" view MathML content.
Importance of Using Control+V to Paste
Examine the different ways to paste content into Microsoft Word and why it is important to use "Control-V" when working with math content.
Strange Text Instead of Math Equations
Ensure that the "show field codes" feature is NOT selected in Microsoft Word to avoid strange text appearing instead of math equations.
Removing Non-Printing Characters for Compatibility with Screen Readers
Learn how to create line spacing in a document and remove non-printing characters to increase access for screen reader users.
Using Styles for Compatibility with Screen Reader Users
Explore the basics of Styles to learn about setting heading levels within a document to support navigation for screen reader users
Adding Alt text for Compatibility with Screen Readers
Discover how to enter alternative text or image descriptions within a document to support access for screen reader users
Hey, My Braille Tabs Are Missing!
Learn how to retrieve your Braille tab if one day it turns up missing!
Printing Tactile Graphics Using Firebird
Learn how to find an image online and convert it to a tactile graphic using the Firebird software.
Unlocking and Locking the Embossing Heads on the ETC Juliet 120 and Romeo 60
Learn how to unlock and lock the embossing heads on the Juliet120 and Romeo 60 braille embossers.
Learn where to get the SWIFT braille formatting add-in for Microsoft Word, how to configure it, and how to attach a template and use the formatting toolbar.
Printing SimBraille with Interline Words
Learn an alternative to manually writing words on your student's braille so parents and teachers can read them—let the Duxbury Braille Translator do the work for you!
Updating Firmware on the ETC Juliet 120 and Romeo 60
Learn how to update the firmware on the Juliet 120 and Romeo 60 embossers directly from the internet or from a downloaded update file.
Setting the Default Translation Template in the Duxbury Braille Translator
Learn how to set a default translation template and how to hide translation templates which are unlikely to be used.
Hammer Head Test on the Juliet 120 Embosser
Learn how to set a default translation template and how to hide translation templates which are unlikely to be used.
Setting the Default Translation Template in the Duxbury Braille Translator
Learn how to set a default translation template and how to hide translation templates which are unlikely to be used.
Learn where to get the SWIFT braille formatting add-in for Microsoft Word, how to configure it, and how to attach a template and use the formatting toolbar.
Printing SimBraille with Interline Words
Learn an alternative to manually writing words on your student's braille so parents and teachers can read them let the Duxbury Braille Translator do the work for you!
Large Print Templates and Macros
Learn the basic functions of some of the items in the large print ribbon of the LP&BRL Templates and Macros.
Learn the basic functions of some of the items in the braille ribbon of the LP&BRL Templates and Macros.
Learn how to install Perky Duck from Duxbury Systems to simulate a Perkins brailler on your Windows or Mac computer.
Learn how to enter braille in Perky Duck using six-key entry.
Making Setting Changes in Perky Duck
Learn to adjust the settings within the Perky Duck program Global Menu to better suit your needs.
Using the View & Edit Menus in Perky Duck
Learn the options offered in the View and Edit Menus of Perky Duck to further expand your program use.
Acquiring Accessible Materials Part 1
Learn when and how to begin the process of obtaining large print and braille materials.
Acquiring Accessible Materials Part 2
Learn where to look for large print and braille materials and who might assist in the process.
Acquiring Accessible Materials Part 3
Learn the options for obtaining hard-to-find materials.