Electronic or Refreshable Braille Displays
An Electronic Braille Display (refreshable braille display) iis a tactile device which can be attached to a computer and enables the user to read the contents of the computer screen using braille.
They usually consist of 20, 40 or 80 braille cells. Each cell has 6 or 8 nylon pins which are electronically controlled to move up and down to display a braille version of the characters that appear on the computer screen.
Only 20, 40 or 80 characters from the screen are shown at one time so the displays have buttons or controls on them which enable the user to move the Braille display around the computer screen.
To gain full access to programs using a Braille display, you also need to purchase a screen reading program which supports the Braille display. There are a number of screen readers on the market which can do this.
Refreshable Braille Displays can also be used with portable computers. The 20 and 40 cell displays are frequently used with portable computers and are battery as well as mains powered.
Prices from $6000.
Common Refreshable Braille Displays
Focus 40 (40 cell display)
- Available from: Vision Australia Equipment Solutions (1300 84 74 66) or Quantum Technology.
Brailliant 40 Braille Display
- Available from: Vision Australia Equipment Solutions (1300 84 74 66) or Humanware.
VarioConnect Braille Displays
- Available from: Optek Systems
Note
This product listing does not constitute an endorsement of these products by Vision Australia. Prices are approximates only.
For further details phone Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66.
This page last updated: 26 June 2009