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An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/07/26

Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be omitted, and provisions for reducing spaces and new lines. Whilst it’s ... Read more

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1:01:05

JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)

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2021/07/12

In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settings of a particular screen reader. This time it was JAWS. ... Read more

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22:30

Braille Music: Let’s Tackle the Basics, Session 3...

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2021/07/05

After a recap of octave signs and intervals, this session covered: Word signs Ties and slurs Phrase marks You can follow Stuart on Twittre (@stuartlawler)

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1:05:39

The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the...

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/06/21

Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an inexpensive braille display such as an Orbit Reader, and Amazons Kindle store which offers access ... Read more

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1:00:55

Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)

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2021/06/07

This week’s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is for you. Emma Williams led the session ... Read more

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36:39

Braille Music: Let’s Tackle the Basics, Session 2...

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2021/06/01

In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:00 PM in the UK and Ireland. The next teaching session ... Read more

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1:02:33

An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)

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2021/05/24

If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... Read more

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1:02:57

What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)

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2021/05/10

We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and notetaker users have used them to transfer files from one brand of braille device to another. But ... Read more

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1:04:33

Braille Music: Let’s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/05/03

Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values – quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement – 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key signatures and their placement – D major (2 sharps), A major (3 sharps), B major (5 ... Read more

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1:04:08

How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)

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2021/04/26

We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braille displays and guide to choosing the right one. On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Jackie talked us through ... Read more

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1:04:07

What has the Federation ever done for Us? with...

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/04/12

On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of Directors of NFB and President of the Utah State Division. He told us ... Read more

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1:17:34

Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/03/29

RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean for braille readers in the UK and around the world. The Braillists Foundation and colleagues from ... Read more

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1:02:47

Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/03/22

This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in public places. This session was recorded on Tuesday 16 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more

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1:04:22

Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education...

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/03/15

This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and braille signage in work or education. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 ... Read more

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1:02:25

Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)

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2021/03/08

Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more

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1:02:20

Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/03/01

If you are required to take notes as part of a team, whether that’s in a meeting or for group projects, this session is for you! Led by Matthew Horspool, it guides you through using braille to take notes that are also visually accessible. We talked specifically about taking notes using a braille display, and ... Read more

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1:00:30

Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/02/22

Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation script, using cue cards and the best way to set up your braille display or hard ... Read more

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1:04:05

Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/02/15

Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 February 2021. For further information ... Read more

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1:00:59

Using Braille on iOS (Extra 12)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/02/08

Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.

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1:00:56

Using Braille on Windows (Extra 11)

Braillecast Extra ·

2021/02/01

Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.

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