Our popular Braille Bar returns this Tuesday at 7:30 PM. No question is too small, from kit to code – just ask and our experts will assist you!
Or, to join by phone, use these details:
Hello from the International Council on English braille (ICEB)!
We are thrilled to announce our next virtual event: Introducing new IPA braille.
Join us for our upcoming presentation on this exciting new document! We will provide an overview of IPA braille, and we’ll discuss the reasons that an update was needed.
Whether you study or work in the field of linguistics, or you just want to learn about another way that braille contributes to literacy and independence, this event is for you.
Please register here to attend this session.
Come hear the new BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare speak for itself. During this presentation, Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, (Product Specialists at HumanWare), will demonstrate the BrailleNote Evolve– a full-fledged Windows 11 Computer in the form factor of a convenient travel-sized note-taker. You’ll hear about why the Evolve was designed, a physical description of the device, a tour of the Main Menu, the enhancements to the full-featured Microsoft Office Suite, and how Windows is taking us into the future with Braille at the center. You won’t want to miss it, as this will be an info-packed session!
Joel Zimba Email: [email protected]
Rachel Ramos Email: [email protected]
Meeting Link – Pat Price Training Room: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839935813?pwd=eXFMRHpxNnhFZlRiMHAzRWNWYXM3Zz09
Meeting ID: 839 935 813
Passcode: awz
By phone:
Be aware that all Accessible World Zoom meetings are set to automatically record and the Zoom Client on both your computer and your smart device has a message announcing the recording when you first enter a meeting using these clients. You must tab or swipe to the Got it/OK button and execute it to acknowledge your awareness of the recording or you will be unable to unmute your device and speak in the meeting.
Tek Talk Programs can now be heard on ACB Media 1. Please visit the ACB Media Network Home page for more information.
Those wishing to subscribe to past Tek Talk program archives can do so using their mobile device and podcast app of choice or using their computers and podcatcher program of choice. The link with which to subscribe follows:
The National Federation of the Blind has long championed the importance of Braille literacy. The ability of a student or adult to possess the reading and writing skills necessary to conducting education or business cannot be overstated.
January is Braille Literacy month, and in the spirit of this important time, the National Federation of the Blind, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, is hosting a Technology Boutique which will briefly explore the refreshable Braille technologies which are driving today’s Braille displays. We will discuss:
Register for What’s Driving Today’s Refreshable Braille Displays on the NFB Website
You can never have too many tools in your braille teaching toolkit and Braille Brain, APH’s free, interactive online curriculum, is one you’ll want to explore. Designed to support instruction in Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science, Braille Brain offers structured units, lessons, embedded knowledge checks, and flexible learning paths.
Our second Braille Brain webinar builds on foundational knowledge and demonstrates how Braille Brain can be used as a dynamic instructional tool across real-world teaching scenarios. Participants will explore advanced features such as Nemeth Code integration, targeted learning paths, embedded assessments, and ways to track learner progress. Through case studies and user scenarios, attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing Braille Brain with diverse learners, including early braille readers, transition-age students, paraprofessionals, and adults new to vision loss.
From the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, US.
The topic for the January 27, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your iPhone. In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. EST and will last for one hour. The meeting will be recorded. To access the meeting, go to https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1603971745?pwd=AAyByFXmbZ94WHMCroPt1Iw28Se5mU.1
Meeting ID: 160 397 1745
Passcode: 471174
Remember that the meeting is recorded. Do not speak if you do not wish to be on the recording.
If you choose to dial in to the call, use the telephone numbers provided below. The Zoom.gov ID will not work with standard Zoom.us.
You can find recordings and transcripts of previous That All May eRead programs on the NLS website at www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/that-all-may-eread.
For more information, please contact:
Tamara Rorie
Head, Patron Engagement Section
[email protected] or [email protected]
do you use a Braille display? Do you still find some of its features daunting? Would you like to get in touch with some of the top-notch Braille display experts in order to get your questions answered?
Now you can.
The Braille Working Group of the European Blind Union invites you to a series of table talks on various aspects of using your Braille display. For each of these talks, we will be joined by members of the Braille Working Group, as well as other renowned experts in the field.
The series is built around four “C”s:
Connect – Untangling the web of possible connections between Braille displays and various devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and even smartwatches.
Control – Driving your device from the Braille display; adjusting commands to meet your personal preferences; building the workspace you need.
Consume – Making the most of your Braille display for reading; understanding multiple Braille codes; optimizing the output you receive on the Braille display.
Create – Using your Braille display to create new content; writing the way you prefer; working smartly and efficiently.
In this first session, we will explore connecting your Braille display to various types of devices. We will examine existing connection methods, discuss their pros and cons, and help you choose the best connection for your specific needs. And, of course, there will be time for questions and answers.
So come join us for our first expert table talk—and use your Braille display like a pro!
Register for Expert Table Talks: Using Your Braille Display Like a Pro
The recordings of the November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026 Blazie Technologies webinars are now available on their Web site’s Guides and Media page.
Focus 640 is a modern 40-cell Braille display engineered for professionals, students, and power users who rely on Braille all day, every day. Lighter, more durable, and easier to connect than previous generations, Focus 640 delivers dependable Braille performance with the flexibility today’s workflows demand.
Designed for high-volume daily use, Focus 640 combines proven Vispero Microcell technology with meaningful ergonomic and connectivity improvements. Stay productive wherever your work takes you.