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Braille
Characterized by raised dots, braille is a method of communication for blind people. Ask questions about the history of braille and how to read it here.
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What disease did Louis Braille have?
Louis Braille disease was tuberculosis the effects that was with it was lungs and attacks almost any part of the body and it can spread to everyone that you are close to.
What is similar about the setup of all Braille characters?
1) All the Braille characters are made up of dots.
2) They all are arranged in 2 columns and three rows.
How do you write 'I shall go' in Braille script?
I cannot show you what it would actually look like, but will telling you the dots suffice? "I shall go" would be a dot 6, then dots 2 and 4. After that is a space, then dots 1, 4, and 6; next is another space, and then dots 1, 2, 4, and 5. I hope that helps.
What is the definition for the word mockingbird?
1. any of several gray, black, and white songbirds of the genus Mimus, especially polyglottos, of the U.S. and Mexico, noted for their ability to mimic the songs of other birds.
What is your reaction about braille?
As a completely blind person, I think there is nothing more helpful. I am able to function as anyone else can in school, which would be impossible without Braille. Braille also allows me to succeed in music, as there is a way to write music in Braille. I'll never stop using it, and I'm extremely thankful for it.
How do you spell the word dots in braille?
t's 2 dots and 1 dot on the bottom then a triangle with the point towards the right then 2 dots in the middle with 1 dot on top on the right side and 1 dot on bottom to the left.
Where did Louis Braille travel to?
Louis Braille traveled to California the capital of Idaho boize were the dinosaurse are alive. yup .my great grandpa said so .....l...
What is the word dots in braille?
(*As it is difficult to write out the dot forms in text, see the related link for Braille translations.)
How do you write wherever in braille?
Using standard Braille transcription, where the numbers 1, 2, and 3 represent the dots on the top left, middle left, and bottom left respectively, and the numbers 4, 5, and 6 represent the dots on the top right, middle right, and bottom right respectively, the word "wherever" is written thus. Take note of the spaces in between numbers which indicate new letters:
2,4,5,6 1,2,5 1,5 1,2,3,5 1,5 1,2,3,6 1,5 1,2,3,5
The letter b in Braille is represented by 1,2 - that is, a dot in the top left and middle left cell.
How do blind people learn braille?
Haha I don't know how blind people learned braille but if I did I wouldn't be writing this right now but thanks for trying :]
What is Price of braille sensor?
The braille sensor glove is still in development and is not yet available for sale.
How do you convert from alphabet to braille alphabet?
http://www.afb.org/braillebug/braille_print.asp
What is the Perkins School for the blind in Boston?
It is the school that Helen Keller went to.Their campus and outreach services they have is for kids and adults ages 6 to 22.They also have a elderly program for the blind and visually impaired.They also accept people who have multiple disabillities including blindness.Some of the main attractions on their campus is the Perkins Musem in the Howe building,the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library,The excercise center,and the auditorium.The musem offers information about the campus and how it started back in 1812.The library there offers patrons there books in both braille and large print.It was the first library for blind.The excercise room is located right next to Peggys gym in the Howe building in the basement.The auditorium is where kids who are blind and visually impaired do plays and sing alouds.
What is the largest number of dots that the Braille cell can contain?
The Braille cell holds six dots, in two columns of three.
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Why is there Braille lettering on drive-up ATM machines?
It's cheaper to manufacture one kind of ATM that can be used in all situations than it is to manufacture a special one without braille for drive-through ATMs, and there is no downside to doing so (other than apparently making some people scratch their heads).
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ATMs are manufactured for placement in many kinds of locations, some of which are accessed by visually impaired people: the lobbies of office buildings, for example. Because ATM manufacturers cannot predict with enough accuracy how many machines will need Braille pads and how many will not need them, they find that it is cost-effective to manufacture all of the machines with Braille pads. That procedure avoids problems of inventory, storage, retrieval, and shipment as well.
AnswerFederal regulations require it, even if blind people cannot clearly see in order to drive. There are brochures that are out there for them to use and memorize in order to go through with the process smoothly. But, the issue with that is, is that not every ATM is the same; so they must make sure that they are using the right brochure with the right ATM.People say that the person that drove the blind person there in the first place can help out, but that isn't so because what if that driver is a cab driver. I'm sure that the blind person wouldn't want a stranger to know all of their personal information.
Answer from a legally blind person:
First off - there are excellent business that have ATM machines on both the driver's side AND the passenger side. It's true that not many business do that bus some do. So that is another reason for the braille to be on them.
How many of you have plugged in an ear phone to see what would happen?
While I am legally blind (20/400) - I do have enough sight to read the ATM but I tried it and discovered that the voice directions were very clear and specific on how to proceed in using the ATM. I, also, discovered that when the earphone gets plugged in - it disables the touch screen which I like because that way it's a security protected so no else can mess with it while you're using it. So this is another reason why there is braille on the ATM's.
I, also know of some one who actually went through an ATM the 'wrong way' so the legally blind or blind passenger could use the ATM so that is why there shouldn't be any 'one way' entries for ATM for places that do NOT have one on both sides. Just because theey are blind - doesn't mean they can't use the atm's from a vehicle and take advantage of the braille when necessary.
Braille is the language using which bank ATM machines can communicate with blind individuals. Since banks open accounts even for blind individuals and they too would like to make transactions like money withdrawal or deposit, Braille in the ATM machine helps them transact by themselves without having to depend on any other person who can see and punch in the details for them.
Why do they have braille on a drive through ATM if blind people can't drive?
Blind people may not drive, but people still take them places. Braille on drive-through ATMs (specifically bank ATMs) are most likely in place so that people who are blind don't have to give out their personal bank card information, but rather, can get the money out of the ATM on their own.
Besides that, I'm sure it feels nice to feel that you can get your own money out of your bank account and not have to rely on someone to do everything for you.
And it's easier for the banks just to make one style of machine. Sighted people can easily use the keypads, even though they have Braille on them.
Braille not only overcame his own disability, but devoted his life to a remarkable achievement that has opened doors for millions of blind people: "Braille is knowledge, and knowledge is power."
Despite living in Paris, Braille loved his hometown and liked to return to his family. "I am getting bored of the big city and I'll be happy to breathe the fresh air of the countryside, to walk with you [his mother] through the vines."
How can you convert text to braille?
There are braille embossers (a "printer"). There are also refreshable braille displays for the text that appears on computer screen. There is software that communicates with braille embossers and displays. The software will also convert standard written English to any of the various full or abbreviated forms of braille.
There are services online that will convert and print documents in braille from a computer file.
Software packages such as Dolphin EasyConverter can take documents such as Word or text files and convert them to .BRL files which can be printed as Braille using an embosser.
Why is Braille used on the number pads of drive-through establishments and ATMs?
It's easier just to make one standard machine with the Braille included, than to have two separate machines.
