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Technology Choices for Braille Learners.mp4

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:41:11 +0000

The Blind and Low Vision Education Network, NZ (http://www.inclusive.org.nz/blennz) facilitated a hands-on course to support students in making informed technology choices. Ruth Wedde, the Immersion Coordinator for BLENNZ describes the purpose of the course and its’ value for learners.

Duration : 0:4:1

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Animal Game and Potential Math Game Demo

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:18:17 +0000

This is a demonstration of the Braille Writing Tutor’s animal game and a potential math game.

Duration : 0:1:57

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What is Accessibility? (by Tom Hughes-Croucher)

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:35:06 +0000

Video lesson “What is Accessibility? (by Tom Hughes-Croucher)”.

Duration : 0:3:36

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A Place of Light in the Dark

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:26:16 +0000

Meet Lydia Mansour, a remarkable woman who was struck blind by measles at the age of two and went on to found the Peace Center for the Blind in Jerusalem. At the center, those that have lost their eyesight are taught valuable skills like knitting and reading Braille. They are introduced to a whole new world of opportunities and a bit of light is brought into their darkness. Distributed by TubeMogul.

explore™ (http://explore.org) is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.

Duration : 0:6:31

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Helen Keller Fun Run

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:34:06 +0000

WEBSITE: http://www.teachertube.com Join the Fun Run this Sunday April 19th and help the Helen Keller School purchase Perkins Braille type writers for their students to work on. This video shows a little more about the importance of helping this school out.

Duration : 0:6:0

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APH Braille Production

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:34:03 +0000

An explanation of how the American Printing House for the Blind produces a braille book from start to finish.

Duration : 0:4:10

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Enjoy DAISY: Part One in Japanese with English Subtitles

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:24:08 +0000

A computerized text DAISY book can be read using refreshable Braille display or screen reading software, printed as Braille book on paper or converted to a talking book. It can also be printed on paper as large print book or read as large print text on computer screen.
Enjoy DAISY!

Duration : 0:9:59

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BrailleNote mPower with JAWS-002

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:13:29 +0000

Sharon Nichols, Assistive Technology consultant for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Outreach Program, explains how to use a BrailleNote mPower as a braille display with JAWS screen reader software. Part 2 of 3. Duration: 3:42.

Duration : 0:3:43

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BrailleNote mPower with JAWS-003

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:29:14 +0000

Duration : 0:5:7

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Renaissance Man Reads Visual Braille: Day 3 (1/2)

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:25 +0000

Thanks for watching my first upload for the project “Renaissance Man: A 9-Month Rebirth”, where I attempt to master 20 different subjects in 40 weeks, changing subjects every 2 weeks. My first unit is on visual braille, and I’ve created a few fonts for my own use in improving my reading speed. In the first half of today’s episode, I briefly introduce you to the project, giving some background about the first unit and showing you how I changed my browser font to display visual braille.

Duration : 0:5:31

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