The Technology Association of Visually Impaired People (TAVIP) is delighted to invite you to join Paul Porter for a Masterclass on how to use Braille input and output on smartphones and tablets.
In the first part of this interactive session, Paul will talk about the Braille input and output options on smartphones and tablets. The focus will mainly be on Apple products, but Android will also be discussed.
Paul will talk about using Braille on the touch screen as well as using external braille devices for input and output such as the Hable One, Orbit Writer, Brailliant devices and others that connect by Bluetooth.
In the second part of the session, Paul will open up a discussion with participants. Topics could include experience of setting up and using braille on devices, tips and hints to make the experience better and an opportunity to help new users experience the freedom that Braille brings to the arena of smart devices. We will also share some resources and further reading on the topic.
Paul Porter is a trustee of TAVIP and has been involved in technology for many years. He worked for 25 years in RNIB’s technical team providing information and support for individuals and organisations looking for advice on what products were available.
Paul says: “Technology has always played a major role in my life. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, there was little technology to help blind and partially sighted people. I remember buying my first book at RNIB in London and my family were amazed at the number of volumes. I used the Perkins, Talking Book player and cassette players extensively for school and university work.
“Looking back, my technology journey has been a long and fruitful one. Technology helps me in every part of my life from looking up information, choosing what to listen to, shopping and getting around, and I am excited to see where will tech take us next.”
Join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/2222397064
Phone number: 0203 695 0088
Meeting ID: 2222 397 064