iscover creative and inclusive ways to enjoy Braille in everyday life, from tactile art and colouring to innovative Braille products, resources, and accessible games for learners of all ages.

In this episode of At Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now, host Chris Cooke shares a vibrant journey through the world of Braille and tactile creativity. From attending the MacStock 10 conference and presenting “Inspired to Read” to exploring accessible art projects, Chris demonstrates how blind and visually impaired individuals can fully participate in activities like drawing and colouring.

Listeners will hear about tools like the Sensational Blackboard, tactile colouring books from ViewPlus, labelled crayons for creative projects, and tips for expanding access to art. Chris also dives into Braille learning resources, including beginner flashcards, UEB guides, games with accessibility kits, and unique educational products from National Braille Press and Braille Superstore.

This episode is both inspiring and practical, highlighting how Braille can enhance learning, leisure, and community engagement—whether it’s enjoying tactile puzzles, sharing accessible art with others, or discovering fun ways to teach Braille to kids and families.

Relevant Links

Sensational Blackboard: https://www.sensationalbooks.com

ViewPlus Tactile Colouring Books: https://www.viewplus.com

National Braille Press: https://www.nbp.org

Braille Superstore / Future Aids: https://www.braillebookstore.com

64 Ounce Games Accessibility Kits: https://www.64ouncegames.com

Keyword List

Braille resources, tactile art projects, accessible colouring books, Sensational Blackboard, ViewPlus colouring, National Braille Press guides, Braille Superstore flashcards, UEB learning tools, accessible games for blind, tactile creativity, inclusive Braille activities, blind art projects

Explore the latest in portable Braille displays, updates in TalkBack 17, and a brilliant low-tech solution for creating tactile graphics at home. Learn how to choose the right device and enhance accessible reading and writing in 2026.

This episode dives into the evolving world of Braille technology, starting with TalkBack 17 and its upcoming integration with Samsung devices, including enhanced support for USB and HID Braille displays. We then explore a range of portable Braille displays under 20 cells, comparing features like storage, connectivity, battery life, and usability.

Highlights include an in-depth look at the Humanware Brailliant BI 20X, APH Chameleon, Focus 14 Blue, Orbit Reader 20 Plus, and Help Tech Actolino, with insights from Scott Davert’s “Keeping It Portable in 2026” series. Each device’s strengths, quirks, and compatibility tips are shared to help you make an informed choice.

To close, we spotlight the Sensational Blackboard, a low-tech, highly creative tool that allows anyone to create tactile line drawings with a simple ballpoint pen—bringing art, maps, and signatures to life for blind and visually impaired users.

Relevant Links

Keeping it Portable in 2026 article 1 by Scott Davert :

https://www.helenkeller.org/keeping-it-portable-in-2026/

Keeping it Portable in 2026 Part 2 by Scott Davert :

https://www.helenkeller.org/keeping-it-portable-in-2026-part-2/

Sensational Blackboard:

https://sensationalbooks.com/products.html

Keyword List

TalkBack 17 Braille, portable Braille displays 2026, Humanware Brailliant BI 20X, APH Chameleon 20, Focus 14 Blue review, Orbit Reader 20 Plus, Help Tech Actolino, tactile graphics tools, Sensational Blackboard, Braille HID support, accessible drawing tools

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Explore the latest Braille technology, accessible crafting resources, and the PAIGE Braille learning app in this in-depth episode. From new Braille displays to tools for learners and creative crafters, here’s what you need to know.

Chris Cooke takes a deep dive into the evolving world of Braille in 2026, highlighting new devices announced at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Discover the HumanWare Braille Note Evolve, Orbit Research’s Strata and Flow displays, Selvis BrailleSense 7, and the innovative Mnemonic Braille Labeller.

For creative listeners, Chris shares where to find accessible knitting and crochet patterns, including resources like Blind Mice Mega Mall, Accessible Patterns Index, and the Braille Authority of North America’s hobby guidelines.

The episode also includes a hands-on walkthrough of the PAIGE Braille learning app, exploring its strengths, quirks, and how it can support both beginners and advanced learners with or without a Braille display.

Relevant Links

Blind Mice Mega Mall: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com

Accessible Patterns Index: https://accessiblepatternsindex.com/category/using-the-index

Braille Authority of North America – Crafts & Hobbies: https://brailleauthority.org/crafts-and-hobbies

PAIGE Braille App: https://paigebraille.com

Keyword List

Braille learning app, PAIGE Braille, Braille displays 2026, HumanWare Braille Note Evolve, Orbit Research Strata, Selvis BrailleSense 7, Mnemonic Braille Labeller, accessible knitting patterns, crochet Braille patterns, Blind Mice Mega Mall, Accessible Patterns Index, Braille teaching tools, assistive technology podcast

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