Unlock the world of touch reading with our braille course! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course will teach you the fundamentals of braille.
Every Friday 11am-1pm at Bedford Hall, 72-74 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AR
Book by calling 020 8688 2486 / 07395 247699 or emailing [email protected]
2025 will be the 20th consecutive year that RNIB have worked with Boots to provided accessible versions of their Christmas Gift Guide. Christmas Gift Guide are available in audio, braille and large print.
Customers can order their free accessible copy now.
Call 0345 070 8090 or email [email protected]
From Monday 27th October, the content will also be available online, including an accessible PDF of the Gift Guide at boots.com/christmas-gift-guide/accessible-gift-guide.
Christmas Food Magazine available in audio and braille.
Braille copies can be ordered by emailing [email protected].
Christmas Magazine available in audio. Requests to [email protected] or call 01539 488 100.
The “old-fashioned Perkins” is a term we hear (and perhaps use) a lot. Whilst it is true that it was invented over fifty years ago, the evolution in braille writing in the period leading up to the first Perkins Brailler being sold was immense, with dozens of braille writers coming to market. Some of them survived; some of them have been almost completely forgotten; but all of them have a story to tell.
In this Masterclass, we are delighted to be joined by Alan Thorpe, Perkins repair expert and owner of the largest known private collection of heritage braille equipment in the world. We will explore how ideas around braille writing evolved over time, from stylus to Stainsby and beyond, and discover afresh why the Perkins Brailler is considered by many to be a timeless treasure.
Register for the Masterclass here.
To join by phone, please use these details:
Vispero and HumanWare invite you to an exclusive webinar showcasing the future of braille access with Monarch and JAWS. Together, we’ll demonstrate how multiline braille and split braille open new possibilities for education, productivity, and independence.
Discover how cursor routing on multiline displays provides faster, more intuitive navigation across multiple lines of text, bringing braille access closer than ever to the experience of print. Learn how JAWS and the Monarch work hand-in-hand to deliver a powerful, seamless solution for braille users of all levels.
Join us to see firsthand how this groundbreaking collaboration is transforming braille access and empowering users worldwide.
Recent updates to SuperNova version 24 now allow refreshable Braille users to access over 60 braille displays.
In Layered Hotkey mode, the Braille layer gives you over twenty easy-to-remember commands at your fingertips, making it simple to get more done with fewer keystrokes. For example, pressing CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, then B, then O will quickly toggle Braille on and off.
You can also simulate multiple keypresses directly from your HumanWare or Focus Braille display, letting you input Windows commands without moving away from your device.
SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader will automatically detect your Braille display when it is connected to your computer.
SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader supports two forms of Braille output: Computer Braille and Literary Braille.
Learning how to navigate content from a display as well as simulating common Windows commands can help you work more efficiently as it stops you having to move your hands away from your display to the keyboard to perform popular tasks.
To find more information about various hotkeys, or for more information about multiple keypresses, visit the Dolphin Braille course.
If you’re new to SuperNova or you’re running an older version, you are welcome to try this and other new SuperNova 24 enhancements free for 30 days.
Friend of the Braillists Scott Davert has updated his article on AppleVis: Using a Braille Display on iOS: an Introduction.
The update reflects some changes to iOS 26, including Braille Access, and removes some obsolete information.
HumanWare is proud and thrilled to share that the Monarch has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 in the Accessibility category. This global recognition celebrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of braille innovation and inclusion.
Calling all braille readers and braille providers! Bookshare is conducting an anonymous survey of both Bookshare members and non-members to learn more about how digital braille is used and how we can better support braille readers through Bookshare improvements.
Sound Without Sight are excited to announce their next Monthly Meet-up and Q&A, featuring the radio producer and musician, Kevin Satizabal.
Kevin is an Assistant Producer at BBC Radio 3. His debut radio feature, Joining the dots – 200 years of Braille Music, aired on 28 September. The documentary explored the impact that braille music has had over the last 200 years.
Kevin himself is a composer and pianist, and also a trustee at Paraorchestra.
During the meeting, Kevin will share:
The session will last 60 to 90 minutes, including Q&A. This will be a relaxed, informal event and audience participation is encouraged. We really want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to ask a question if they would like to. Submitting questions in advance enables us to ensure that they get answered.
Please note that this session will be recorded and published on podcasting platforms, so if you contribute during the session, you are consenting to appearing in the recording.
We hope to see you there!
Plymouth Central Library
Saturday 11 October, 11am to 3pm
Join us for a special event in partnership with Plymouth Advisory Team for Sensory Support (PATSS).
We mark 200 years since the invention of Braille – a revolutionary system that continues to empower and connect people with visual impairments.
Take part in hands-on demonstrations of tactile resources and assistive technology, including a Lego Braille kit, braille books and games.
Whether you’re curious about braille or supporting someone with a visual impairment, everyone is welcome.