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Using Braille Keyboard for iPad

Submitted by KShipp on 8 September 2011
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My youngest daughter has low vision, and we are exploring options for note-taking, writing documents, etc. She is fluent in Braille. I know that iPad has the capability to output information to a Bluetooth-enabled refreshable Braille display (such as the Focus 40 Blue), but can these displays (that have Braille keys) also be used to write to documents in applications such as Pages or Evernote?

Thanks in advance for help!

#1 braille displays

Submitted by Tom on 8 September 2011.

I had success with several braille displays. i use it for reading and taking notes even at longer meetings.

#2 Braille displays

Submitted by KShipp on 9 September 2011.

Thanks for your quick reply, Tom. Can you tell me which displays you have had success with?

#3 TThis is what I use.

Submitted by Sean Terry on 9 September 2011.

Hi, I use the APH Refreshabraile braille display. it is 18 cells, and quite small in size. the keys are about half the size of a normal braille notetaker's keys. I can write in either contracted or uncontracted braille in any app that allows text input. I do hope this helps. Take care and be safe. Talk soon.