Like 6-year-olds around the world, Madison Logan is learning to read and write. Unlike most children, however, the Quincy girl has vision problems severe enough to make her legally blind. But that is ...
In a two-month summer course on high-performance computing, promising undergrads compete to create innovative applications. This summer's winner developed a touchscreen Braille writer that stands to ...
It might seem that the need for a Braille proofreader is becoming obsolete, especially with today’s digital technology. But there’s still a enormous stack of printed materials being added to libraries ...
Sonja Steinbach stood quietly at the front of the room as a group of blind students hammered away at their Braille typewriters. Each stroke on the six-keyed Perkins Braillers was crucial, as the ...
Founder of Electronic Brailler develops virtual learning tool. Braille tool can help connect students and teachers. Since the '70s, braille education for the blind has been on the steady decline. With ...
The room was shaking. Ten children were hammering away on their Braille typewriters and seeking glory. The National Braille Challenge Invitational was held Saturday at the Braille Institute of America ...