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Where can I get typed documents translated and printed to Braille? (self.Blind)
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I'm hoping to write a letter to a blind friend. Are there websites where I can submit my letter and have them translate/print it so that I can send it to him?
Thanks!
Thanks!
dmazzoni 4 points
Does your blind friend use a computer? Most do, email might be way easier. (They use a screen reader that reads the email aloud.)
copperinsights 2 points
Yes, he does. However, I sort of prefer the sentimental value of a paper letter. But that's not a bad idea!
dmazzoni 3 points
Why not both?
To send a really short note, for sentimental value, download a braille font, then type a short message in all lowercase, switch it to the braille font, print it on cardstock paper, and carefully punch through each dot from the rear of the paper.
To send a really short note, for sentimental value, download a braille font, then type a short message in all lowercase, switch it to the braille font, print it on cardstock paper, and carefully punch through each dot from the rear of the paper.
copperinsights 1 points
That ... is brilliant. So simple but so smart.
[deleted] [OP] 1 points
Check first to see if they read Braille off a braille display. If they have a device connected by the computer, then they only need a regular email to read your message in braille.
DanKolar62 1 points
See $1 and http://www.brailletranslator.org/.
[deleted] [OP] 2 points
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DanKolar62 3 points
There are commercial services that do Braille translation and embossing.
Also embossing machines are available, but they are pricy.
I'd seek out a local government agency that serves the disabled and visually-impaired.
Also see http://www.afb.org/ and http://www.nfb.org/.
Also embossing machines are available, but they are pricy.
I'd seek out a local government agency that serves the disabled and visually-impaired.
Also see http://www.afb.org/ and http://www.nfb.org/.
SallyTheSperm 2 points
If you're UK, why not get a handframe from the rnib (rnib.co.uk) reasonably cheap, takes an age to write but comes with the alphabet! It won't be contracted though, so it's not necessarily the easiest method.
copperinsights 1 points
I'm not from the UK, but thank you!
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