Supporting with Braille Technology

Examine options for technology that supports braille users.

OCALI's Lending Library Braille devices available for a 28 day loan period to assist in assistive technology purchase decisions.

Assistive Technology of Ohio AT Ohio assists Ohioans with disabilities to learn about and sample assistive technology devices.

American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Produce high and low tech options for braille users.

APH Hive Courses and professional community forums for professionals and family members.

Freedom Scientific Part of the Vispero brand family, Freedom Scientific produces blindness technology including braille displays and JAWS screen reader.

Freedom Scientific JAWS Training Explore several training videos focused on JAWS from getting started all the way to learning more advanced skills. This series also includes JAWS use and compatibility with common educational applications and software such as Zoom, Microsoft, and Google. 

Selvas BLV Producer of blindness technology including electronic notetakers and braille displays.

Humanware Producer of blindness technology including electronic notetakers, braille displays, and embossers.

Ohio AT&AEM Center Clearinghouse Assistive technologies and learning aids for longterm loan to support students who are blind and low vision.

International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind Comprehensive technology evaluation, demonstration, and training facility at the National Federation of the Blind’s headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.

eye.t Online asynchronous and synchronous virtual training in blindness technology including screen readers and braille displays.

Woodlake Technologies Blindness technology products including braille displays and Taptilo Smart Braille Learning Device.

Washington State School for the Blind Statewide Technology page User guides and shortcut information for braille technology including screen readers, apps, and braille displays.

California School for the Blind Assistive Technology page Includes Training Materials and Resources section.

Learn Tech: Assistive Technology Videos Videos covering a wide range of blindness technology from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB).

American Printing House for the Blind (APH) YouTube Channel Videos include webinars and training series including many for blindness and braille technology.