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Braille-based computer interfaces (self.Blind)
submitted 8y ago by EpicPiDude
I know a common solution for being unable to read text on a display is to magnify the text or have a program read the text aloud. However, I've also seen an electronic braille (display? Screen? Dunno what to call it...) device. How common are those? How helpful are they?
theundeadelvis 1 points
Refreshable Braille display. They are very nice (if you read Braille). Most of the cases we see (I work in AT), they are used in conjunction with a screen reader. They work well, but a very expensive.
EpicPiDude [OP] 1 points
Just googled it. Wow, that's expensive. The low-end ones top 2 grand! Wonder if there's going to be any open hardware project to do for this what NVDA did for screen readers.
theundeadelvis 1 points
I'm not sure, but check in your state to see if there are any assistance programs. We have a few sources in Indiana that help with assistive tech purchase like this.
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