Learn Braille at Croydon Vision

Unlock the world of touch reading with our braille course! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course will teach you the fundamentals of braille.

Every Friday 11am-1pm at Bedford Hall, 72-74 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AR

Book by calling 020 8688 2486 / 07395 247699 or emailing [email protected]

Free Christmas content in Accessible Formats

Boots

2025 will be the 20th consecutive year that RNIB have worked with Boots to provided accessible versions of their Christmas Gift Guide. Christmas Gift Guide are available in audio, braille and large print.

Customers can order their free accessible copy now.

Call 0345 070 8090 or email [email protected]

From Monday 27th October, the content will also be available online, including an accessible PDF of the Gift Guide at boots.com/christmas-gift-guide/accessible-gift-guide.

M&S

Christmas Food Magazine available in audio and braille.

Braille copies can be ordered by emailing [email protected].

Lakeland

Christmas Magazine available in audio. Requests to [email protected] or call 01539 488 100.

Free content

Irrelevant or Irreplaceable: Is the Perkins Brailler Really so Old-Fashioned? Tonight at 7:30 PM

The “old-fashioned Perkins” is a term we hear (and perhaps use) a lot. Whilst it is true that it was invented over fifty years ago, the evolution in braille writing in the period leading up to the first Perkins Brailler being sold was immense, with dozens of braille writers coming to market. Some of them survived; some of them have been almost completely forgotten; but all of them have a story to tell.

In this Masterclass, we are delighted to be joined by Alan Thorpe, Perkins repair expert and owner of the largest known private collection of heritage braille equipment in the world. We will explore how ideas around braille writing evolved over time, from stylus to Stainsby and beyond, and discover afresh why the Perkins Brailler is considered by many to be a timeless treasure.

Register for the Masterclass here.

To join by phone, please use these details:

  • Phone number: 0131 460 1196
  • Meeting ID: 878 2641 0908
  • Passcode: 123456

Monarch meets JAWS: Unlocking the future of Multiline Braille, Wednesday 22 October at 5:00 PM

Vispero and HumanWare invite you to an exclusive webinar showcasing the future of braille access with Monarch and JAWS. Together, we’ll demonstrate how multiline braille and split braille open new possibilities for education, productivity, and independence.

Discover how cursor routing on multiline displays provides faster, more intuitive navigation across multiple lines of text, bringing braille access closer than ever to the experience of print. Learn how JAWS and the Monarch work hand-in-hand to deliver a powerful, seamless solution for braille users of all levels.

Join us to see firsthand how this groundbreaking collaboration is transforming braille access and empowering users worldwide.

Register for Monarch Meets JAWS

Enjoy Braille with SuperNova 24

SuperNova 24 Now Supports More Braille Displays

Recent updates to SuperNova version 24 now allow refreshable Braille users to access over 60 braille displays.

Layered Hotkeys

In Layered Hotkey mode, the Braille layer gives you over twenty easy-to-remember commands at your fingertips, making it simple to get more done with fewer keystrokes. For example, pressing CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, then B, then O will quickly toggle Braille on and off.

You can also simulate multiple keypresses directly from your HumanWare or Focus Braille display, letting you input Windows commands without moving away from your device.

Automatic Detection

SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader will automatically detect your Braille display when it is connected to your computer.

Braille Output Support

SuperNova and Dolphin ScreenReader supports two forms of Braille output: Computer Braille and Literary Braille.

Easy Navigation

Learning how to navigate content from a display as well as simulating common Windows commands can help you work more efficiently as it stops you having to move your hands away from your display to the keyboard to perform popular tasks.

Training Course

To find more information about various hotkeys, or for more information about multiple keypresses, visit the Dolphin Braille course.

Free 30-Day Trial

If you’re new to SuperNova or you’re running an older version, you are welcome to try this and other new SuperNova 24 enhancements free for 30 days.

SuperNova Free Trial