SMART BRAILLER

Nayeli Vega Mena

WHAT IS THE SMART BRAILLER?

The SMART brailler is a device

manufactured by Perkins Solutions that
consists of a screen that displays letters
and words and provides audio feedback
as the student writes in braille.
HOW IS IT USED IN THE
CLASSROOM?
With the SMART brailler students can write in braille while
having it directly spoken to them, so they know what they are
writing. This also allows them to know if any mistakes were
made in their writing and with the erase tool, they can correct
it without having to start over entirely.
PROS
- This device allows students to work independently.
- - The screen whoever is watching over the student to see what
they are writing as it translates it.
- Works as both mechanical and electronic braille writer.
- Students hear what they are writing being spoken back to them
immediately.
CONS
• Making assistive technology available in all schools is challenging.
• Most schools won't spend the money on this technology for the few
students that will use it.
• Classic braillers are oftentimes seen as “enough” for students to
complete their work.
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WORKS CITED
Michaelson, K. J., Matz, L., & Morgan, D. (2015). Using a new
electronic brailler to improve braille learning at the florida school for
the deaf and the blind. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 
(Online), 109(3), 226. Retrieved from
http://ezproxy.library.csn.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-
com.ezproxy.library.csn.edu/scholarly-journals/using-new-electronic-
brailler-improve-braille/docview/1687501494/se-2