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Braille displays

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Braille displays are used to assist individuals who have vision limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks. They accomplish this by allowing the user to read content from word processing documents, databases, spreadsheet applications and the internet by feeling refreshable Braille one line at a time. The Braille displays are used with screen readers and allow individuals who are Braille literate to interact with content in a more precise way than solely listening to speech output.

Braille Sense 6 Mini

The Braille Sense 6 Mini Notetaker is a portable braille notetaker device. The Braille Sense 6 Mini is designed with an 11-key Perkins-style keyboard and a 20-cell braille display with cursor routing buttons, and touch sensors above the display for enhanced navigation. This device features runs on Android 10 OS and has an 8 core processor, 12 GB of storage, and 6 GB of memory. It also features a rear camera, external camera, stereo speaker and microphone, Bluetooth capabilities, and WiFi connectivity. The Braille Sense 6 Mini is 7.08 x 4.06 x 0.91 inches and weighs 0.95 lbs. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access electronic information in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.

Brailliant BI 40X

The Brailliant BI 40X is a braille display with 40 cells. The Brailliant BI 40X can be connected to up to 6 devices simultaneously: 5 via the Bluetooth connection and 1 physically connected by USB-C. The Brailliant BI 40X includes 32GB of internal storage (which can be disabled via exam mode), onboard braille translation, and basic notetaking functionality.

Brailliant BI 40X (Secured Government Mode)

The Brailliant BI 40X is a braille display with 40 cells and text-to-speech capabilities. With the Brailliant BI 40X, users can customize the main menu, configure the thumb keys, select the braille table, and adjust the auto-scroll speed to suit reading preferences. The Brailliant BI 40X can be connected to up to 6 devices simultaneously: 5 via Bluetooth connection and 1 physically connected by USB-C. The Brailliant BI 40X includes 32GB of internal storage (which can be disabled via exam mode), onboard braille translation, and basic note taking functionality. The text-to-speech function can be used in English, Spanish, and French. It has a battery life of 20 hours.

Elbraille with Focus 14 Blue Braille Display

The Focus 14 Blue Wireless Refreshable Braille Display is a Braille display. This USB-rechargeable display features a 14 cell, eight dot keyboard, thumb key panning buttons, and NAV rockers. It has USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity so users can quickly connect to smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. The VariBraille feature allows users to choose their own Braille firmness. This item is compatible with JAWS, can be used with a micro-SD card that can hold up to 32GB, and has a built-in Scratchpad notetaking feature. Designed for portability, this Braille display measures 7.7 x 3 x 0.75 in. and features an aluminum and steel housing and shock absorbing bumpers. Individuals who are blind or have low vision could benefit from this device in carrying out essential job functions.

Elbraille Focus 40

The Focus 14 Blue Wireless Refreshable Braille Display is a Braille display. This USB-rechargeable display features a 14 cell, eight dot keyboard, thumb key panning buttons, and NAV rockers. It has USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity so users can quickly connect to smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. The VariBraille feature allows users to choose their own Braille firmness. This item is compatible with JAWS, can be used with a micro-SD card that can hold up to 32GB, and has a built-in Scratchpad notetaking feature. Designed for portability, this Braille display measures 7.7 x 3 x 0.75 in. and features an aluminum and steel housing and shock absorbing bumpers. Individuals who are blind or have low vision could benefit from this device in carrying out essential job functions.

Elbraille Focus 80

The Focus 80 Braille Display is an 80 cell refreshable Braille display. It is configured through JAWS screen reading software.  The Focus 80 has no seams between the Braille cells and utilizes navigation keys, bars and buttons that assist individuals in controlling navigation.  When used with JAWS screen reading software, the refreshable Braille cells act as a tactile monitor that allows an individual to navigate and read information in dynamic Braille.  The Focus 80 is 22.85 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep, 0.9 inches tall, and weighs 2.25 pounds.  Individuals who are blind and Braille literate that are required to review and create detailed information as part of essential job functions could benefit from this device.

insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet

The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet is a notetaker. The Tactile Braille Tablet is a Windows 10 portable Braille device that allows you to read 32 cell Braille display and has a Perkins style keyboard. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet is a full-functioned powerful computer, which offers you ease of operation. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet lets write choosing Braille or QWERTY keyboards and you can read files on a refreshable braille display. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet is a 10-inch HD screen. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet allows you to utilize Windows-10 OS with all its compatible applications or choose insideONE’ s proprietary home environment. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet has a 4 GB RAM to run multiple applications, 128 GB Drive. The insideONE Tactile Braille Tablet has Multiple languages and Braille grades to choose from. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access electronic information in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.

Mantis Q40 Qwerty Keyboard & Braille Display

The Mantis Q40 Qwerty Keyboard & Braille Display is a complete all-in-one, laptop-sized QWERTY keyboard with a built-in, refreshable 40-cell braille display that you can pair with your screen reader or smartphone via Bluetooth and USB connections. The product is slim, lightweight and fits easily into a laptop sleeve. It has a built-in memory and editor application which allows you to turn it into a standalone braille reader and notebook.

Orbit Reader 40&nbsp

The Orbit Reader 40 is a braille display, book reader and note-taker. It has 40 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells. It has Book-reader mode which you can use SD Card or USB Flash Drive to read books or files. It has a note-taker mode in which you can take notes and edit files. The braille display mode connects to 5 computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth. It has onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages. It has a cursor pad with 4-way arrows and select keys for easy navigation It is 1.65 lb, 11.6 x 3.8 x 1.3 inch.

Orbit Writer for Smartphone

The Orbit Writer for smart phones is an ergonomic Perkins-style braille keyboard. It has high-quality scissors keys for smooth and quiet operation with positive tactile feedback. It has navigation keys to control your smartphone or computer with intuitive key combinations. You can read and send messages and emails, browse the internet and social media, control your smartphone or computer. Simultaneous connection to 5 devices over Bluetooth and one over USB. It has a fast-charging long-life battery. It is 3.2 oz., 6.3 x 2.6 x 0.3 inches.

QBraille XL

The QBraille XL is a 40 cell braille display. The braille input & QWERTY control – the best of both worlds! It has a USB & Bluetooth with multi-channel pairing. It is compatible with PC, Mac, iOS & Android. It has a notepad (Braille/Text Document), calculator, schedule manager, alarm, clock, stopwatch, countdown timer. It supports the file formats DOC, DOCX, BRF, TXT, RTF, PDF, DAISY. It is compatible with most screen readers

View Plus Delta 2

The VP Delta 2 is a double-sided embosser that gives you Library of Congress standard braille with the highest-resolution graphics. The VP Delta 2 Embosses at 120 CPS. With 8 different dot heights, users can create distinct tactile graphics . Even if images have intersecting lines, like graphs, readers can easily distinguish lines and grids, which can be embossed to different heights.