Written by Nancy Barron, Assistive Technology Specialist, School for the Blind
Elementary students, in the School for the Blind, are preparing for the CSDB Book Bonanza, which will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023. They are using various devices and braille, audio, or large print to read five books for this event.
Some students are reading the books using a Chameleon 20 refreshable braille display. These students are loving the new text-to-speech feature on this device. They can hear the story as the system reads it audibly and can use the braille display to read the story, reinforcing their braille reading skills. https://www.aph.org/product/chameleon-20/?scrlybrkr=4ee7dac5
Other students are listening to the books using their computer and the JAWS screen reader.
In addition, the Mantis Q40 refreshable braille display can be used to read the story in braille. When students connect the braille display to a computer or tablet, they can use a screen reader to listen to the book in addition to reading from the braille display. https://www.aph.org/product/mantis-q40/?scrlybrkr=4ee7dac5
