Looking Through the Crystal Ball: Innovations in Braille Technology for the 21st Century and Beyond
Date
January 8, 2022 13:00 - 14:30
Location
Online
Details
Website: https://nnels.ca/world-braille-day
Register online by Tuesday, January 4, 2022 (World Braille Day)
Event Details:
Saturday, January 8, 2022
2:00 pm (Atlantic) | 1:00 pm (Eastern) | 10:00 am (Pacific)
The evolution of braille technology tells a story of break-through innovations and exciting possibilities. While there was a time not too long ago when braille could only be accessed on paper, we’ve now moved from the earliest single-line displays to multi-line displays, eBRF, tactile graphic tablets and more. What were some of the earliest braille devices that would surprise you today, and which do braille users wish would return to the market? What are the most exciting present-day innovations and how will they change the playing field? Why is it that some technology never takes hold? As we look ahead, what are some remaining gaps in the industry and what do braille users hope to see on the horizon? Come and join us as a panel of braille users share their views on innovations in braille technology, their wishes for the future, and what they feel developers should know. If you love braille and are excited about technology, this event is for you!
Target Audience: This event will be especially of interest to all braille users, but is open to anyone, including technology developers and others in the field of visual impairment.
Language of Delivery: English
In celebration of World Braille Day, Braille Literacy Canada (BLC), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), the CNIB Foundation, the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), and the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI) are organizing a series of online events.
This celebration of braille is open to people of all ages who are curious about braille, either practically, professionally, or somewhere in between! Target audiences include all braille readers, library staff, and educators. The celebration will be conducted virtually on Zoom.
All sessions (excluding any live Q&A) will be recorded and posted publicly after the series of events has concluded. Even if you’re unable to attend, please register to receive an email notification when the recordings are available.
For more information about this series of events, please contact braille@nnels.ca