Classroom Technologies For the Visually Impaired New Mexico AER 2017 Kevin Hughes West Regional Manager - HumanWare Feb 10th, 2017

The Mountbatten Brailler and PIAF - Age Use: Pre K – Third Grade . PIAF – Pictures in a Flash – quick tactile graphics

Resource – www.Mountbattenbrailler.com Speech feedback while brailling Easy touch braille – aids children with weak finger strength Reinforces the understanding of page format, centering and vertical math Simple music mode and braille music mode Support the learning of braille in one hand mode Multiple Languages and braille codes … Yes UEB! Inclusion with the classroom with IOS visual output Resource – www.Mountbattenbrailler.com

PIAF – Pictures in Flash “Simple Tactile Graphics” http://piaf-tactile.com/tactile-graphic-resources/ Guides and design resources www.tactilelibrary.com – a free library of diagrams used in the education of the blind and with low vision www.tactilegraphics.org – Lucia Hasty’s very informative site on designing and making tactile images The TAEVIS manual – the Purdue University Guide to making tactile images The APH guidelines for making tactile images Marco Schuffelen’s manual for making tactile graphics – one of the best resources available The APH Image Library (registration required, free content)  

Transition from Paper to Linear Braille 3rd – 4th Grade

BrailleNote Apex - 1-4 grade Simple use Basic note taker Dictionary Nemeth math One hand mode Speech and braille Lower cost than Touch BrailleNote

Brailliant Braille Display – 4th Grade and Beyond Student Benefits Better understanding of applications, complex screen formats and layout (with JAWS or other screen reader) Improves spelling and effective editing Lightweight and easy to transport Dependable wireless connectivity i Device compatibility provides braille output and input for increased efficiency and accuracy when reading and writing

BrailleNote Touch – 4th grade and beyond Google Certified Keysoft and Braille access to Google docs – Google drive Access to thousands of third party apps Nemeth and UEB math access KNFB reader – print to braille Modern Connectivity Multiple language support Touch screen allow for silent brailling if preferred

Prodigi Connect 12 4th or 5th grade

Sets up in seconds Provides distance magnification Provides speech output for multi sensory benefits Provides large print scrolling text in Diamond Edge New Multi capture mode Direct access to Bookshare.Org (coming soon!)