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At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

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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! Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • From Perkins to Pixels: How Multi-Line Braille Displays Are Changing Access and Education

    From Perkins to Pixels: How Multi-Line Braille Displays Are Changing Access and Education
    Dec 24 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Inside Apple’s Braille Access and the Future of Braille Literacy

    Inside Apple’s Braille Access and the Future of Braille Literacy
    Oct 11 2025
    Discover what’s new in Braille accessibility with Apple’s latest updates. From iOS 26’s “Braille Access” mode to creative uses of BRF files and multi-line displays like the Monarch, this episode of At Your Fingertips explores how technology continues to shape modern Braille literacy and why it still matters in 2025. This episode dives deep into Apple’s new Braille Access feature in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, revealing how it allows users to create BRF (Braille Ready Format) files, take notes, perform calculations, and seamlessly switch between apps using a Braille display. Host Chris Cooke explains practical use cases—from writing Braille music to sharing specialized code—and highlights how iCloud storage makes Braille more portable than ever. Listeners are also introduced to Seeing Hands (seeinghands.org), a nonprofit distributing Braille books and dictionaries for young readers and developing Sudoku puzzles for multi-line Braille displays like the Monarch. The show closes with reflections on the ongoing “Braille debate” discussed recently on Double Tap: whether Braille remains essential in a world of screen readers and AI. Chris Cooke offers a compassionate perspective, acknowledging both lifelong Braille users and those who struggle with tactile reading, while celebrating literacy, technology, and inclusion. Relevant Links Article from APH on Braille's relevance in the 21st century workplace https://aphconnectcenter.org/careerconnect/professionals-with-vision-or-career-changes/employment-skills/is-braille-relevant-in-the-21st-century-workplace/ David Woodbridge's Demo of Braille Access on iOS 26 https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/the-incredible-braille-access-function-in-ios-and-mac-26-that-turns-your-braille-display-with-a-keyboard-in-to-a-braille-note-taker/ David Woodbridge's Demo of using Braille Access on Mac OS 26 https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/using-braille-access-via-voiceover-on-the-mac-continuation-of-last-podcast-re-braille-access-on-ios-with-voiceover/ Keyword List Braille Access iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple Braille features, BRF files, Braille music, Monarch Braille display, Seeing Hands organization, Braille books for children, multi-line Braille display, Braille literacy, assistive technology for blind users, Double Tap Braille debate, Apple accessibility, Braille education tools, iCloud Braille notes, Braille dictionary, Braille Sudoku, Braille then and now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Tactile Tools, Livingbraille, and Monarch Musings

    Tactile Tools, Livingbraille, and Monarch Musings
    Jul 3 2025
    In this episode of At Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now, Chris dives into the world of tactile literacy with highlights from the Braille 200 Project at livingbraille.eu, sharing fascinating finds like Braille art, adapted games, accessible kitchen tools, and thoughtful articles on Braille display selection. You’ll also hear about: A hands-on filming experience with The Blind Kitchen, where every product label includes Braille. Exploring tactile graphics using the APH Monarch, from icons on an iPhone home screen to flags, maps, and even Star Wars characters. Tips for creating accessible graphics, understanding visual perspectives as a blind person, and labeling your own tactile creations. Reflections on how Braille enhances daily independence—whether labeling kitchen tools or learning state shapes. To explore the Braille 200 project mentioned in this episode, visit: livingbraille.eu/author/braille-200 Have feedback or want to share your Braille story? Email feedback@unmute.show — we’d love to hear from you! The Blind Kitchen Braille 200 Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/470493dd-c663-4e30-ae8f-82b856de0d88 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network. Read transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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