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Apr 20, 2005 16:26

I am looking for something that can print from computer to braille, so I can print out Web pages, etc, and read using Braille. What would that be called? And can someone point me to a website where I can read about and/or purchase one? Thanks.

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jyyne April 21 2005, 00:11:07 UTC
You'll need two things: a braille translation program (to translate the text from print to grade two braille), and a braille embosser (to emboss the braille onto paper.

Duxbury systems, www.duxburysystems.com, makes Duxbury and MegaDots, two braille translation programs. I believe they're each just above $500. You can get cheaper ones, though, even some free ones (try a Google search for NFBTrans).

Try www.brailler.org, which is Enabling Technologies, for a start wtih the braille embossers. They're pretty pricey, though. There are a few other companies who sell braille printers, but you're not likely to get one below about $2,000 or so.

Hope that helps.

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chezames April 21 2005, 00:20:37 UTC
Ok, my fiance just told me exactly what he wanted to find. It's a small device that hooks to the puter that outputs the Braille directly. He says he's seen people use them, it just translates from puter to braille directly to this device. There's like one or 2 lines and when you get to then end it goes up to the next line. Anyone know what he's talking about?

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jyyne April 21 2005, 01:18:51 UTC
Yep-a braille display. You do need a screen reader with braille support in order to use these (i.e., the screen reader interprets and tralstes the text; the display simply displays it), such as JAWS (www.freedomscientific.com) or Window-Eyes (www.gwmicro.com).

There are tons of companies that make braille displays. Some examples are Freedom Scientific (www.freedomscientific.com), Pulse Data International (now knows as HumanWare) (www.pulsedata.com), Alva Access Group (www.aagi.com), and Tieman (not sure of their website).

You can also get braille displays as part of notetakers (PDAs) for braille readers, which is what I have.

Hope this helps.

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chezames April 21 2005, 01:27:21 UTC
Where did u get yours and how much did it cost?

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