Braille Printer/Embosser

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Material is written into a braille translation program, translated, and then sent to the printer to emboss material in braille.

  • Sensory
    • Tactile
    • Vision
  • Academic
    • Access
    • Writing
    • Print

High Tech

Considerations

Take the following considerations into account when selecting and implementing AT to ensure that the chosen tools are well-suited to the student’s needs, align with their goals, and seamlessly integrate into their educational journey. By embracing a collaborative approach and considering the specific skills, tasks, and implementation context, educators can provide students with the necessary support to thrive academically and functionally, promoting inclusivity and fostering their overall success.

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  • Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI): A TVI is a licensed teacher who has received specialized training and certification in meeting the educational needs of students who have visual impairments ages birth to 21 years. This role may involve adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate the unique needs of students with varying degrees of vision loss. They are skilled in using and teaching students to use assistive technologies such as screen readers, braille displays, and audio books.

What skills or tasks will the student utilize this tool for? What areas, functional or academic, does this tool support?

Production of braille materials

In what activities, classes, or environments will the student utilize this tool?

A braille printer/embosser is an assistive technology device that converts digital text into braille, which is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. These devices can have a keyboard or can connect to a computer or other digital device to receive input. They then emboss the braille characters onto paper or other materials, creating raised dots that can be read by touch. Braille printers/embossers are essential tools for producing braille documents such as books, educational materials, and personal documents, enabling individuals with visual impairments to access written information independently.

Resources and Training

CFR 300.324(a)(2)(v) requires the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to consider whether a child needs assistive technology devices and services in the development, review, and revision of their IEP. This resource is intended to serve as a repository of the most commonly used AT resources to assist users with understanding the purpose of each AT tool, aspects of use for consideration within IEP development for students, and additional AT implementation resources.

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