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Alutei, Alexandra-Maria; Szelitzky, Emoke; Mandru, Dan – Assistive Technology, 2013
In this article the authors present the transient thermal analysis for a developed thermal linear actuator based on wax paraffin used to drive the cells of a Braille device. A numerical investigation of transient heat transfer phenomenon during paraffin melting and solidification in an encapsulated recipient has been carried out using the ANSYS…
Descriptors: Braille, Heat, Assistive Technology, Blindness
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Lancioni, Giulio E.; O'Reilly, Mark F.; Singh, Nirbhay N.; Sigafoos, Jeff; Green, Vanessa A.; Oliva, Doretta; Alberti, Gloria; Carrella, Luigina – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
This study extended the research on a special text messaging system, which allows persons with multiple disabilities to (a) write and send messages to distant partners and (b) have messages from those partners read out to them. The study involved two women with multiple disabilities (including blindness or minimal residual vision). The system…
Descriptors: Females, Braille, Multiple Disabilities, Cues
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Wiazowski, Jaroslaw – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
Inclusive education in the Republic of South Africa has been codified and written down in the form of White Papers. From the legislative point of view, the situation is clear. The reality however shows that the implementation of the law is still at its infancy. Students with visual impairments are practically confined to being educated in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Educational Quality, Visual Impairments, Foreign Countries
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Sodnik, Jaka; Jakus, Grega; Tomazic, Saso – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: This article reports on a study that explored the benefits and drawbacks of using spatially positioned synthesized speech in auditory interfaces for computer users who are visually impaired (that is, are blind or have low vision). The study was a practical application of such systems--an enhanced word processing application compared…
Descriptors: Computers, Visual Impairments, Adults, Assistive Technology
Samuels, Christina A. – Education Week, 2008
A few decades ago, Braille was on the wane. Technology was seen as likely to replace the tactile communication method, as text-to-speech readers and recorded books, for example, offered access to classroom materials. Students at special schools for the blind moved into regular classrooms, which are rich in text, but not text that is accessible to…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Reading Materials, Textbooks, Braille
Christensen, Laurene L.; Albus, Debra A.; Liu, Kristin K.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Kincaid, Aleksis – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2013
English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities are required to participate in all state and district assessments similar to their peers without disabilities. This includes assessments used for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title I accountability purposes for demonstrating proficiency in academic content, assessments used…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, State Policy, Disabilities, Student Participation
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Cox, Brian J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1984
The article discusses the increased demands for braille textbooks that match print versions in quality of format and graphics. One solution is to improve the quality of transcriptions produced by computer. The author reviews current limitations of computerized braille transcriptions and points out the existing potential for improvements.…
Descriptors: Braille, Computers, Material Development, Technical Illustration
Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1985
The author provides step-by-step instructions for using the Cranmer Modified Perkins Brailler, Apple Microcomputer, and Versa Braille. (CL)
Descriptors: Braille, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Equipment
Gill, J. M., Ed.; Clark, L. L., Ed. – 1977
Presented is a compilation of the February 1976, August 1976, December 1976, July 1977, and October 1977 issues of the "Braille Research Newsletter". Each issue usually includes an editorial, several articles, and a listing of publications and reports. Among the articles are the following titles and authors: "Discussion Paper on the Desirability…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computers, Electromechanical Aids
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Unger, J. Marshall – Visible Language, 1984
Describes the fundamentals of Japanese braille and outlines the spacing rules now in general use. Points out the relevance of Japanese braille for the computer treatment of the Japanese language. (FL)
Descriptors: Braille, Computers, Design Requirements, Japanese
Grunwald, Arnold – 1977
A project summary and 20 related papers are presented on the Argonne Braille Machine, a device which produces braille-equivalent information on magnetic tape rather than embossing dots on paper. The summary traces the machine's development while 10 papers cover such issues as user reactions, evaluation proposals, use and care of the machine, the…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computers, Electromechanical Aids
Magill, Arthur N. – New Outlook Blind, 1970
Adapted from the author's keynote speech before the Fourth General Assembly of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind in October 1969 in New Delhi. (JM)
Descriptors: Braille, Computers, Exceptional Child Services, Human Services
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Durre, Ingeborg K.; Durre, Imke – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1999
Describes an eight-dot computer Braille notation, COBRA, with integrated mathematical and scientific notation that achieves immediate print-Braille compatibility through one-to-one representation of letters and other characters. Text can be entered from the Braille or the Qwerty Keyboard and can be viewed simultaneously on the Braille display and…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Croft, Diane L., Ed. – 1986
Detailed product information on peripherals for the blind computer user is provided and applications, availability, reliability, price, and selection considerations are described. Chapters address the following topics and product categories: (1) scanners (optical character readers, Kurzweil Reading Machine); (2) a buyer's guide to modems; (3)…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computers, Electronic Equipment
Ward, Ted – 1967
The Automated Braille System (Autobraille) is a tactile communication mode that uses the computer and other mechanical devices to enable visually handicapped children or adults to read from a tabletop instrument. Five problems associated with standard braille books which may be circumvented with Autobraille are storage space requirements, weight…
Descriptors: Braille, Computer Programs, Computers, Electromechanical Aids
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