Peter Greco of Vision Australia Radio writes:
interview with David Woodbridge from Humanware, Braille Note Evolve, almost here
I had the great pleasure of chatting to David Woodbridge from Humanware, #Mr.Technology with news about the Braille Note Evolve, coming very soon
go to the download audio link, David is 30 minutes in.
Debbie Cooke has launched a new Peer Connect group from Blind Citizens Australia called “Braille Enthusiasts”.
Are you passionate about Braille or keen to build your skills? Our new Braille Enthusiasts Peer Group is a lively and supportive space for Braille users of all levels. Whether you’re a long-time user, brushing up your skills, or just starting out, this group is all about sharing tips and celebrating the power of Braille in everyday life.
It meets on Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month.
For more information, visit the Peer Connect Groups page of the Blind Citizens Australia website.
From Blazie Technologies:
Our Facebook page no longer has that cryptic URL that was impossible to keep straight. It’s now easier to remember and easier to share with your friends. The new URL is www.facebook.com/blazietechnologies/
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Masterclass for this month has been postponed by one week and will take place next Tuesday, 24 February.
This Tuesday, join us for our popular Braille Bar at 7:30 PM. No question is too small, from kit to code – just ask and our experts will assist you!
Register for the Braille Bar here
Or, to join by phone, use these details:
Since 1997, the CNIB has organised a Canada-wide Braille Creative Writing Contest for children and youth. This important competition celebrates braille literacy and encourages young people to flex their creative muscles while practicing their braille skills. Put the power of literacy at your fingertips!
VICTA have encouraged UK participants to get involved with this exciting competition for the past 3 years and we are delighted to share this with you once again.
Write a short story, essay, or poem on any topic or re-purpose something you’ve written for school this year to be in our prize draw for Amazon vouchers, there is a £75 and a £25 voucher up for grabs! Each piece of writing is an entry into the prize draw – the more you write, the more chances you have!
What are you waiting for?
APH is excited to introduce the BRF to eBraille Converter!
A new tool that helps bridge familiar braille workflows with the future of digital braille, the converter is one of the first practical ways many people will interact with eBraille. It takes an existing BRF file and converts it into an eBraille file that can be read, reviewed, and tested on eBraille capable devices and software. The converter analyzes spacing, indentation, page structure, and formatting patterns, then applies structure and markup so that the content can behave like a modern digital document while still respecting established braille rules. Read this article to learn more about the BRF to eBraille Converter.
Amongst the many enhancements in firmware 1.6 for the Victor Reader Stream 3 is “Experimental eBraille file support”. This complements its existing support for BRF. Files will be back-translated and read aloud in a synthetic voice.
Discover the winners of the VICTA braille art competition: visit the page on the VICTA website
From Blazie Technologies:
You’re invited to join the Blazie Technologies Facebook page to keep up with news about the BT Speak and BT Braille as well as interacting with us.
We also plan to have some exclusive content on our page, along with some other exciting opportunities. Join our page now to stay in the know.
ICEB is delighted to announce its 2026 mid-term Executive Committee meeting, which will take place from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th August. All meetings will be held at Perkins School for the Blind.