There may be many instances where a Braille Writer might be a necessity for a student in K-12. Braile Writers are equivalent to a typewriter and are useful for writing long documents like papers for school or for an employer. For example, a student writing a long term paper in braille is likely to find it much easier to use a manual or electric braille writer, or a computer running braille software and attached to a braille printer. The braille system enables people who are blind to read using the sense of touch. This website, http://www.abledata.com/abledata_docs/Braille_Writers_Printers_Software.htm, gives a lot more information if someone is interested. As you can see in the picture the Braille Writer looks very similar t a typewriter. This video may also give someone a lot more information on a Braille Writer.
Assistive Technology of Today
This blog is to inform those who want to know about assistive technologies. AT are supplemental aids as well as related services for students with disabilities.The term assistive technology device means any item piece of equipment of product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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