How Blind People Create and Learn With Touch

Braille expert Matthew Horspool reports from the Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference in Amsterdam.

He discusses emerging technologies like Monarch and DotPad, the future of multi-line Braille displays, UV printing, 3D printable graphics, and tactile learning tools.

The episode dives into how blind children (and adults) are learning to read and draw tactile graphics, and why simpler tools still matter. It also explores funding challenges, tech adoption in classrooms, and the role of tactile literacy in universal access.

Relevant Links
Braillists Foundation: https://braillists.org
Tactile Reading Conference: https://tactilereading.org
Humanware Monarch: https://humanware.com
DotPad: https://dotincorp.com

Keyword List
tactile reading conference, DotPad, Monarch Braille display, multi-line Braille, UV printing Braille, 3D printable graphics, tactile education, Matthew Horspool

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