At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

Braille Buffet

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Show Notes for "At Your Fingertips: Braille Buffet November 2024"

In this episode, we dive into a mix of Braille tech tips, childhood reading memories, and holiday gift ideas for Braille enthusiasts. Explore tips for Braille display troubleshooting, nostalgic resources, global Braille charities, and unique gift suggestions for the giving season.

Highlights

  1. Braille Tech Tips

    - Topic: Troubleshooting Brailliant BI 40X/20X connectivity with iPhone.
    - Solution: Disable "Perkins in Terminal" setting to regain command functionality.
    - Takeaway: Helpful tips for those using Braille displays with iPhones.

  2. Childhood Reading Memories

    - Topic: Vintage Braille books from the Braille Institute of America.
    - Details: Recollections of scratch-and-sniff pages and other unique tactile features.
    - Resource: Vintage Braille books can still be found on eBay.

  3. Charities for the Blind

    - Focus: American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.
    - Programs: Braille Books program, ShareBraille, Braille Reading Pals Club.
    - Extras: Free Braille calendars for 2025 – available to order.

  4. Gift Ideas for the Giving Season

    - Ideas: Braille gifts from Etsy, including Braille fidget toys, pegboards, and cards.
    - Recommended Stores: Blind Mice Mega Mall, Blind Bookstop, Blind Girl Designs.

  5. Global Braille Resources

    - Spotlight: Sao Mai Center in Vietnam.
    - Offerings: Free Braille translation software, supporting over 150 languages, music notation, and tactile graphics.
    - Demo and Resources: Check their playlist and English-translated site for software demos.

  6. December Preview

    - Upcoming Topics: UK's Clear Vision Library, Perkins-made holiday cards, part two of the Braille gift guide.

    Links
    • Unmute Show Website: unmute.show
    • American Action Fund: actionfund.org
    • ShareBraille Program: sharebraille.org
    • Blind Mice Mega Mall: blindmicemegamall.com
    • Blind Bookstop: Accessible through Blind Mice Mega Mall
    • Blind Girl Designs: blindgirldesigns.com
    • Sao Mai Center: saomaicenter.org

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      At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and NowBy Chris Cooke