Raising the Dots

Welcome back to Raising the Dots. Thankyou everyone who has shared liked and subscribed to stay connected with the people ideas and technology reshaping braille and tactile literacy. If you have a comment or suggestion, or question about Dot's tactile products and services, be sure to write to: info@dotincorp.com For the latest Dot news, visit our blog. http://blog.dotincorp.com The Global Declara...

Welcome and Webinar Before we get started this month, a reminder to join Dot's June webinar, Developing for Dot Pad X, and discover how innovators across the accessibility community are transforming multiline braille and tactile graphics into practical, engaging applications. From the AT Guys' browser-based Braille Apps to interactive experiences including chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect 4, c...

In this episode we meet two people on opposite sides of the world, both working in education, and both active in applying multiline braille technology in their work. Peter Cracknell has been supporting the development of braille technology for over 30 years. In 2023 Peter invited Dot to visit Australia where he connected Dot with teachers, alternate format producers and blindness agencies – includ...

Before our featured interview, we share a couple of announcements from Dot. 1. There is an update to the free Dot Book reading app designed to be used with Dot Pad. Now available for iPhone and iPad, Dot Book now includes the ability to render up to 10 lines of braille improving fluency and context. You can download Dot Book from the App Store. ‎Dot Book App - App Store 2. On April 27th 2026 Dot w...

This month on Raising the Dots, we meet two incredible technologists working at the cutting edge of accessible innovation. From tactile gaming to responsible artificial intelligence, both guests are helping shape a more inclusive tech future. JJ from AT Guys joins us to discuss exciting experiments using the Dot Pad X for tactile games and interactive applications. Our second guest is Cynthia Benn...

This month on Raising the Dots we discover how to make the most of multiline braille support introduced in JAWS For Windows. Joe Stephen, the brains behind multiline braille in JAWS, offers us a practical demonstration of how multiline braille enhances access to: several documents simultaneously, rich formatting information, previewing emails without leaving your inbox, spreadsheet layout and comm...

Launching Global Braille Literacy Campaign Dot Inc is honoured to stand with, the World Blind Union, ICEVI and the braille community as we launch a new campaign for Braille Literacy around the globe. For millions of blind people, braille is not optional it is a right. Braille underpins literacy, opens pathways to education and work, and supports full participation in society. In a digital world, r...

This month we meet two blind people making a huge difference in equipping blind and low vision people around the world with the skills and tools needed to access braille and tactile resources. Jackie Brown, from Northern Ireland, is the author of Braille On Display, a resource seeking to spread accurate comparisons of popular braille displays. She is also a digital skills trainer through RNIB and...

Creating Tactile Content with Dot Canvas and Advocating for Braille and Tactile Resources Dot Canvas is a powerful tool for creating content for Dot Pad X. We hear from Yuna Seo in Dot's Customer Success team about the impact of this versatile tool. You can try Dot Canvas yourself by searching Dot Canvas on the App Store or by visiting Dot on the web. http://apps.dotincorp.com Claire Stanley is Di...

Going behind the recent introduction of multiline braille support in the popular JAWS for Windows Screen Reader, this month we hear from Joe Stephen, a blind software engineer with Vispero, on the new Wrapped and Cropped modes and why they’re a breakthrough for tables, spreadsheets, coding, and even braille music. Playful learning & research: Prof. John Ravenscroft from the University of Edinb...

Announcing JAWS screen reading software Support for multiline braille, meeting braille readers in Singapore and finding out how to get involved in research in to braille and quality of life. This month Raising the Dots comes from the 11th General Assembly of the World Blind Union (WBU), where visitors from around the planet have been getting hands on with Dot Pad X. Learn more about the World Blin...

Meet Dot Pad X Dot Pad X is a versatile portable tactile graphics and multiline braille display. If you have not yet experienced Dot Pad X in person, this episode is a must listen. Tim Hornik, Dot's US Sales Manager guides us through a detailed description of Dot Pad X. We also hear from a braille teacher and tactile graphics expert who describe some of the real world applications and explore the...

Dave sits down with Ki from Dot to explore the evolution, mission, and future of tactile technology and braille access. Through thoughtful questions, the conversation delves into Dot’s origins, the company’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, and the transformative potential of tactile literacy. Key Topics Discussed · Reflections on the Journey: Ki shares how Dot today matches the company he origina...

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