Dot Pad X: Revolutionizing Tactile and Braille Literacy

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
consultant
educator
K-12 administration
special educator
teacher of the visually impaired
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 3

Description:

Discover the Dot Pad X, a refreshable tactile graphics and multiline Braille display revolutionizing Braille and tactile literacy. This session will showcase its ability to render images and multiline Braille in real-time, enhancing learning, work, and personal experiences. This session explores the Tactile Curriculum” partnership with Oxford University and broad screen reader compatibility, highlighting its potential to boost independence and quality of life for persons who are blind or low vision.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to describe the purpose for tactile literacy alongside Braille literacy and its implications for personalized learning.

• Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to describe the Dot Pad X's comprehensive compatibility with major operating systems and screen readers (Windows/NVDA/JAWS, MacOS/VoiceOver, iOS/iPadOS/VoiceOver).

• Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to describe practical applications and integration strategies for the Dot Pad X within their respective professional and personal contexts.

Disclosures:

I, Timothy Hornik, am the Sales Development Manager for Dot Inc. (US). This presentation is sponsored by Dot Inc. Dot Inc. has provided financial support for my travel expenses to Closing the Gap, exhibiting costs, and my salary as a contractor.