At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

About At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

Whether you’re just dipping your fingers into Braille study for the very first time, or you’ve been reading dots for decades, this show has something for you. We’ll chat about everything from simple, low tech tools to the latest high tech devices, explore great places to find Braille books and materials, and even take a trip through history to remember the gadgets and devices we loved—or maybe forgot about. So come along for the journey, and check out at Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now. There's something here for everyone!

Publisher

Double Tap Productions, Inc.

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2024

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   From Braille Displays to Tactile Drawing: Tools for Creative Access

   Explore the latest in portable Braille displays, updates in TalkBack 17, and a brilliant low-tech solution for creating tactile graphics at home. Learn how to choose the right device and enhance accessible reading and writing in 2026. This episode dives into the evolving world of Braille technology, starting with TalkBack 17 and its upcoming integration with Samsung devices, including enhanced support for USB and HID Braille displays. We then explore a range of portable Braille displays under 20 cells, comparing features like storage, connectivity, battery life, and usability. Highlights include an in-depth look at the Humanware Brailliant BI 20X, APH Chameleon, Focus 14 Blue, Orbit Reader 20 Plus, and Help Tech Actolino, with insights from Scott Davert’s “Keeping It Portable in 2026” series. Each device’s strengths, quirks, and compatibility tips are shared to help you make an informed choice. To close, we spotlight the Sensational Blackboard, a low-tech, highly creative tool that allows anyone to create tactile line drawings with a simple ballpoint pen—bringing art, maps, and signatures to life for blind and visually impaired users. Relevant Links Keeping it Portable in 2026 article 1 by Scott Davert : https://www.helenkeller.org/keeping-it-portable-in-2026/ Keeping it Portable in 2026 Part 2 by Scott Davert : https://www.helenkeller.org/keeping-it-portable-in-2026-part-2/ Sensational Blackboard: https://sensationalbooks.com/products.html Keyword List TalkBack 17 Braille, portable Braille displays 2026, Humanware Brailliant BI 20X, APH Chameleon 20, Focus 14 Blue review, Orbit Reader 20 Plus, Help Tech Actolino, tactile graphics tools, Sensational Blackboard, Braille HID support, accessible drawing tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   13 Apr 2026

   Crafting in Braille: Patterns, Resources, and New Tools

   Explore the latest Braille technology, accessible crafting resources, and the PAIGE Braille learning app in this in-depth episode. From new Braille displays to tools for learners and creative crafters, here’s what you need to know. Chris Cooke takes a deep dive into the evolving world of Braille in 2026, highlighting new devices announced at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Discover the HumanWare Braille Note Evolve, Orbit Research’s Strata and Flow displays, Selvis BrailleSense 7, and the innovative Mnemonic Braille Labeller. For creative listeners, Chris shares where to find accessible knitting and crochet patterns, including resources like Blind Mice Mega Mall, Accessible Patterns Index, and the Braille Authority of North America’s hobby guidelines. The episode also includes a hands-on walkthrough of the PAIGE Braille learning app, exploring its strengths, quirks, and how it can support both beginners and advanced learners with or without a Braille display. Relevant Links Blind Mice Mega Mall: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com Accessible Patterns Index: https://accessiblepatternsindex.com/category/using-the-index Braille Authority of North America – Crafts & Hobbies: https://brailleauthority.org/crafts-and-hobbies PAIGE Braille App: https://paigebraille.com Keyword List Braille learning app, PAIGE Braille, Braille displays 2026, HumanWare Braille Note Evolve, Orbit Research Strata, Selvis BrailleSense 7, Mnemonic Braille Labeller, accessible knitting patterns, crochet Braille patterns, Blind Mice Mega Mall, Accessible Patterns Index, Braille teaching tools, assistive technology podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   14 Mar 2026

   Braille Bridge: Mastering Braille for Adults

   Discover Braille Bridge, a new APH resource designed for adult learners and transition-aged readers who want to build practical Braille fluency. Learn how to integrate Braille into daily life through engaging exercises, tactile graphics, and fun activities. In this episode of At Your Fingertips: Braille, Then and Now, Chris introduces Braille Bridge, a resource from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) created for adults and young people seeking to refresh or improve their Braille skills. Unlike children’s books or overly simplistic texts, Braille Bridge offers short, relevant, and practical reading materials—covering household labels, recipes, jokes, riddles, and even short letters like one from Helen Keller. Chris also shares a step-by-step guide for creating a tactile Braille heart design using a Perkins Brailler or slate and stylus. The episode highlights ways to integrate Braille into everyday activities, from labelling household items to enjoying games like Scrabble, Uno, or Monopoly. Discover how consistent, practical Braille use can help learners gain confidence, independence, and joy in reading. Relevant Links APH Braille Bridge: https://www.aph.org Paths to Literacy Braille Designs: https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/braille-designs-valentines-day/ Keyword List Braille Bridge, APH Braille resources, adult Braille learners, tactile graphics, Perkins Brailler activities, Braille fluency practice, accessible learning tools, BRF files, Paths to Literacy, Braille heart design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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