Celebrating braille and keeping braillists informed with exclusive interviews, independent reviews, comprehensive demonstrations, clear presentations, thought-provoking commentary and up-to-the-minute braille news.
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Thank you for considering listening to the BrailleNote Podcast. We hope you do! We will primarily cover topics related to the Touch Plus, as it is the most recent model, but we might delve into other models as well. We plan to release this podcast on a monthly schedule.
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The ACB Braille Forum is a magazine produced by the American Council of the Blind
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Soy un juguete de enseñanza braille, que muy pronto estaré en el mercado pora cambiar la manera tradicional de enseñanza braille.
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Join Aaron Kyro, everyone's favorite sponsored skateboarder from the San Francisco Bay Area, as he sits down every week to interview all your favorite skateboarders, offer exclusive insight into his life, his company Braille Skateboarding, and what it means to be an athlete and a human.
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“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when information needs to be written down at speed. The Braille Shorthand Code was one attempt at creating…
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ACB Braille Forum April 2024
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Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)
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Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a long wo…
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The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)
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iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly contributes braille-related content to the AppleVis website, and presented a series of three Master…
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Hi guys, Just a quick one this time showing you the process of factory resetting the Touch Plus. Hope you like it.Wesley Martin による
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The 39th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place from 18 to 22 March in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Centre on Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Northridge. There were many exciting braille product announcements at the conference, and the latest prototypes of previously announced braille product…
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Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)
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Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be designed and produced. This session was presented jointly by Jeff Bashton, former Visual Impairment …
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Catching Up with Bristol Braille Technology: Canute 360 and Canute Console (Episode 53)
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Bristol Braille Technology CIC recently released version 2.1 of the firmware for Canute 360, the world's first multi-line braille E-reader. Canute has come up in conversation many times before, but never specifically: what is it, and what can it do? In this episode, we sit down with Ed Rogers, Managing Director of BBT, to find out. Links of interes…
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Multi-Line Braille in the Classroom (Episode 52)
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The braille community is buzzing about the next generation of braille display: multi-line devices which can show anything from tables to tactile graphics at the press of a button are now a reality, and enthusiastic early adopters around the world are putting the technology through its paces. These multi-line braille displays will, sooner or later, …
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004 - Please Back up Your Stuff, and Accessible Voice Recorder Apps
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Thanks a lot for listening to episode 4 of the BrailleNote Podcast. In this edition of the podcast, I will talk about my sticky situation where I deleted a bunch of stuff, and how I recovered it. Next, I’ll have a bit of a discussion about why the Touch Plus does not have a built-in voice recorder, and I show you three third-party recorders you can…
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ACB Braille Forum March 2024
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Hey guys. it's time for another episode of the podcast, this time exploring HomeBot to customize what happens when you long-press your home button, and Whistle Phone Finder, which playsa a siren or alarm sound so you can find your device when you whistle. Enjoy this episode, about eight minutes long.…
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ACB E Forum February 2024.
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Two Conferences in the Summer … Or Should That Be Winter? (Episode 51)
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It's an exciting time for braille as we approach the 200th birthday of the braille code, and the International Council on English Braille will be celebrating in style this year with its eighth General Assembly, the theme of which is "Two Centuries of Braille". It will take place from Saturday 25 May to Thursday 30 May at The Grand Millennium Hotel …
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The Braillists Foundation held a face-to-face meeting at the 83rd annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind at the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, Texas, in July 2023. Our Chairman, Dave Williams, was there with a microphone to soak up the atmosphere. We spoke to: Bristol Braille Technology CIC Hable A Cubed Design Ka Li (consulting …
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As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And what part does braille play in all of this? We were joined by our expert Braille for Beginners tea…
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ACB Braille Forum January 2024
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ACB E-Forum for December
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"ACB Forum November 2023. Find out more at https://acb-braille-forum-and-e-forum.pinecast.co
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could just pick up a tablet of sorts, draw on it, and have the drawing in a tactile form? And wouldn't it be even more wonderful if you could simply erase the drawing and start over if you didn't like it? The Braille Doodle does just that, and we catch up with the Touchpad Pro Foundation to find out more.…
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11. Aaron's Wife Answers All Your Weird Questions | Dani Kyro, Pt. 2
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If you've been following Braille Skateboarding for a while, you know that Dani and Aaron Kyro are an absolute delight when they're together on screen. In this episode, we get to know them even better as they answer listener questions, spill some Braille video tea, talk about their favorite skateboarding tricks, share their visions for the future of…
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Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)
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Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or BRF files, but you want to read Word or PDF files on it? If you can answer “yes” to any of these …
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10. "This Guy Sounds Terrible", But She Married Me Twice | Dani Kyro, Pt 1
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We've got a very special guest on the podcast this week, Aaron's wife of 13, no wait 15 years, Dani Kyro! In one of our most candid interviews to date, Aaron and Dani take a trip down memory lane as they share the story of how they first met, complete with an embarrassing tale from their very first date. But there's a twist - they were married not …
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9. How to Get Sponsored by Adidas | Karl Watson, pt. 2
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In the 2nd part of our conversation with the legendary Karl Watson, we dive deep into the evolving world of skateboarding. We discuss how skateboarding, once a bastion of individualism, has seen its originality fade as social media has surged. We also explore Karl's journey to becoming a pro skater and his mission to introduce beginners and their p…
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8. Who Invented the Crooked Grind? | Karl Watson, pt. 1
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This week we dive into the fascinating journey of Karl Watson, a skateboard legend hailing from the streets of Oakland, California. From his early days running with a rough crew of kids to a chance encounter that led to an unexpected friendship and business partnership, Karl's life story is a rollercoaster of grit, grinds, and good times. He takes …
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7. Brittle Bones Brigade: A Haven for Late-Blooming Skateboarders | Josh Sigler
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Josh Sigler, founder of Brittle Bones Brigade, a once local, now expanding refuge for mature skateboarders sits down with Aaron Kyro to discuss the frustrations with learning how to skate as an older person, and how he is trying to find solutions through his local "advanced age" community. ---- Sponsors: Domestika: Check out our producer's course o…
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6. How Is Purple Still Alive? 24 Cans of Mountain Dew EVERY DAY?!
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Join us in this episode as we dive into the extraordinary life of Purple – a skateboarder, inventor, and all around amazing dude with over 40 years of skateboarding expertise. From revolutionizing skateparks to grappling with government bureaucracy and industry politics, Purple's story is one of passion and perseverance. Early on in life, Purple ha…
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5. Ricky Glaser | Chasing the Pro Skateboarding Dream
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Listen folks, this episode starts off the rails with a claim that "bowling is the dumbest sport ever and Ricky Glaser mastered it in just 30 minutes", but we quickly get things on track, so like, don't even worry about it... The heart of the episode revolves around Ricky's personal journey in skateboarding. From his initial aspirations to his event…
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4. Trevor Ward | From THEEVE Trucks to LEVEL UP; Skate Industry Pioneer
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This week, we have the privilege of delving into the remarkable journey of Trevor Ward, a true skateboarding legend and industry veteran. He sheds light on the struggle of going pro in Australia, outlining the various challenges and limited opportunities that aspiring skateboarders face in the country. Driven by his passion and dreams, he decided t…
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3. Rick G Landed His First Kickflip at Age 46
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring and heartwarming story of Rick G, a 46-year-old skateboarder, who made headlines when he showed up at a 24-hour live stream at 1 am to attempt a kickflip. Join us as we explore how skateboarding became more than just a hobby for Rick G and helped him cope with the loss of the love of his life. Discover R…
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2. Aaron Kyro | "Elden Ring Has Consumed My Life" | AMA
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Aaron Kyro sits down with Tom Kelly, the producer of the Braille Drop podcast, to discuss the launch of the Braille Drop podcast and their goals for the show. Aaron talks about what it's like running his YouTube channel and his company, his dream competitor in a game of S.K.A.T.E., how a total newbie can feel comfortable going to a skatepark for th…
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1. Gabe Cruz used to be the biggest Aaron Kyro hater
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In our conversation with Gabe, a seasoned skater, we explore his journey from his first experience on a skateboard to becoming a sponsored rider for Revive. Growing up in a California high school, Gabe shares his unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of being a skater in that environment. He opens up about his initial dislike for Aaron, …
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Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)
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Whether you're new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But what can you do to improve your reading skills once you have learned all the letters and perhaps some co…
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An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)
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The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other braille displays and notetakers. W…
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UEB Indicators: How to show capitals, bold, italics, underline and more (Extra 57)
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“This new braille has so many extra dots!” This is something we hear a lot, and it’s often followed by the question, “What do they all mean?” This Masterclass will help to solve the mystery. James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, Chairman of the Braille Coding Group of the UK Association for Accessible Formats, and the UK Representative t…
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There was a lot to cram into the last of our computer science-themed classes. We started with a quick refresher about what we’ve covered so far before taking a deep dive into what it takes to write software and build hardware with a particular focus on the accessibility elements of the process.The Braillists Foundation による
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Six Dots to Success: What Braille Means to Me and Panel (Extra 55)
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The final recording from the recent Six Dots to Success conference held in collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology Ltd. This episode features: Options in Education with Braille with Alannah Moriarty Panel discussion chaired by Roger Firman Summing upThe Braillists Foundation による
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Six Dots to Success: Braille for Leisure (Extra 54)
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The fourth of a series of recordings from the recent Six Dots to Success conference held in collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology Ltd. This episode features a recording of one of the breakout rooms.The Braillists Foundation による
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Six Dots to Success: Braille in Higher Education and Employment (Extra 53)
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The third of a series of recordings from the recent Six Dots to Success conference held in collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology Ltd. This episode features a recording of one of the breakout rooms.The Braillists Foundation による
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Welcome to the teaser for The Braille Drop Podcast! Make sure to subscribe to hear weekly interviews, AMAs, and ponderings from everyone's favorite skateboarder from the San Francisco Bay Area, Aaron Kyro.Aaron Kyro and Tom Kelly による
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Meet Hable One: the Portable Bluetooth Controller for your Smartphone (Extra 52)
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Hable One is a powerful, fun and exciting way for you to interact with your smartphone or tablet using braille. As well as being a fully functional braille keyboard, supporting both grades 1 and 2, it also serves as a wireless remote control for every aspect of your smartphone or tablet, from moving around the screen to selecting, playing and pausi…
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