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How to DIY braille? (self.Blind)
submitted by Embolisms
Hi! My roommate is blind and I want to get her an advent calendar. I can't find any with braille, so I was thinking of using stick-on rhinestones or something to DIY the braille. Would that work? For two-digit numbers, I would just put the 1 and 3 together?
Also, would it be too much of a headache to use the mixed number order of the calendar, or should I just number it from left to right so she doesn't have to search around? Thanks!
Also, would it be too much of a headache to use the mixed number order of the calendar, or should I just number it from left to right so she doesn't have to search around? Thanks!
80percentaccurate 21 points 2y ago
If you live in the US and PM me an address I can send you braille stickers of the numbers in the mail.
niamhweking 9 points 2y ago
Nothing helpful to ad except what a lovely idea. How sweet are you!!!!
LadyAlleta 9 points 2y ago
Puff paint works really well. And if she has residual color vision that could also be a cue if you can get the right colors.
Once puff paint dries it should be fine to be touched no matter what. So you can shuffle the numbers for more fun!
Oh and let me link you a Braille site that you can put any text into and know what the Braille should look like. Just select "English (US) 1" as the language and it will be in the most accessible Braille. (Braille 2 has a ton of shorthand that people may or may not know).
https://www.brailletranslator.org/
Once puff paint dries it should be fine to be touched no matter what. So you can shuffle the numbers for more fun!
Oh and let me link you a Braille site that you can put any text into and know what the Braille should look like. Just select "English (US) 1" as the language and it will be in the most accessible Braille. (Braille 2 has a ton of shorthand that people may or may not know).
https://www.brailletranslator.org/
aml715 3 points 2y ago
Check out braille label makers!
Embolisms [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Thanks! I'll consider it, I'm just a bit hesitant as I'd probably only use it once or twice.
Is it too much trouble putting the numbers in the random order of the calendar? I can imagine it might be annoying trying to find them. It's annoying enough for me as it is without braille lol.
Is it too much trouble putting the numbers in the random order of the calendar? I can imagine it might be annoying trying to find them. It's annoying enough for me as it is without braille lol.
OddRedd 3 points 2y ago
I guess it depends if she likes a little gamification. Me personally I'd like the little search game, but you know her better than us.
Really cool idea of you eirher way!
Really cool idea of you eirher way!
iheartbaconsalt 1 points 2y ago
omg I went through so many rolls of labeling tape sticking braille labels to everything in my house as a teenager.
nowwerecooking 2 points 2y ago
omg you’re the nicest roommate so jealous
DNAmber 2 points 2y ago
I have nothing to suggest as I have no idea, but this is the cutest damn thing I've read today.
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
Hope you find it I think they are already out there a brailled out one surely many blind people celebrate advent.
oncenightvaler 1 points 2y ago
Come back and tell us how your project went.
And just on the topic of home made Braille a friend of mine made Braille cross stitch.
And is your blind room mate single?
And just on the topic of home made Braille a friend of mine made Braille cross stitch.
And is your blind room mate single?
TheBlindBookLover 1 points 2y ago
You could try using Braille keyboard stickers or using a Braille slate and stylus. Both can be found on Amazon.
whiskeyandtaxes 1 points 2y ago
What a sweet, thoughtful gift. That’s all I have to say.
amandamccoyart 1 points 2y ago
A braille slate and stylus can be found on Amazon for $10. Its manual and for short messages. Perfect for labels and cards! I’m a print reader but have braille reading friends and students. I use it for Christmas and birthday cards. It’s small enough that it doesn’t take up much space the rest of the year.
kkolb7 0 points 2y ago
Something like: $1 ??
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