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The braille revolution starts with the Monarch

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Expansion (Ages 13–17)
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Advance coursework, group projects, STEAM access.

In the later school years, blind and low vision learners are preparing for advanced coursework, group projects, and the transition to post-secondary education or employment. This stage calls for technology that delivers information in multiple formats, connects smoothly with mainstream classroom tools, and supports complex subjects like math, science, and technology.

Key needs in the classroom

– Access to learning materials in braille, audio, and magnified text

– Seamless integration with the school’s learning management systems (LMS)—Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams for Education.

– Full Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) access through tactile graphics, scientific notation, and detailed diagrams.

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Preparing for tomorrow:
Mastering key subjects and gaining independence

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Blindness solutions

Monarch

Monarch

A multi-line braille display that also renders tactile graphics, giving learners direct access to STEAM diagrams, charts, and data tables.

For students: makes it possible to follow lessons, labs, and group work in real time without waiting for adapted materials.

For teachers: supports the same braille and tactile file formats already used in education, so content can be shared across the whole class without extra conversion steps.

BrailleNote Touch Plus

BrailleNote Touch Plus

A braille notetaker that integrates with cloud platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online.

For students: enables research, writing, and collaboration directly within shared digital workflows.

For teachers: simplifies assignment exchange and feedback, keeping blind learners in sync with class deadlines.

Mantis Q40

Mantis Q40

A 40-cell braille display with a full laptop-size QWERTY keyboard, so learners can type on standard keys while reading braille on the integrated display. Pairs with five Bluetooth devices + one USB, and includes onboard apps (Editor, Book reader) with access to participating online libraries.

For students: ideal when QWERTY typing and mainstream computing are priorities alongside braille.

For teachers: one device that acts like a standard keyboard + braille display, simplifying setup across multiple devices.

Brailliant BI 20X/40X

Brailliant BI 20X/40X

Portable braille displays that connect with laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

For students: compact (BI 20X) or wider line length (BI 40X) for reading, note-taking, and staying connected to phones/tablets/PCs.

For teachers: integrates cleanly with common screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack) used on classroom devices.

StellarTrek

StellarTrek

A portable GPS navigation device with built-in OCR and object recognition designed to support independent travel.

For students and young adults: enables confident navigation on college campuses, in cities, and at workplaces, while also assisting with tasks such as reading signage and identifying landmarks.

For educators and mobility specialists: provides a reliable tool that extends formal orientation and mobility training, supporting the learner’s transition into adulthood and lifelong independence.

Low vision solutions

Connect 12

Connect 12

A versatile magnifier with distance viewing, built-in OCR, and Android productivity apps.

For students allows quick switching between reading printed materials, viewing the board, and working in cloud-based tools.

For teachers reduces the need for seating changes or modified lessons, since the student can adapt the device to fit the situation.

Prodigi for Windows

Prodigi for Windows

Magnification and OCR software that turns any Windows computer into an accessible workstation.

For students provides access to productivity suites and web-based platforms for assignments, essays, and online testing.

For teachers ensures students can work at the same pace as peers without needing separate workflows.

Reveal 16

Reveal 16 (for older students in this age group)

A desktop video magnifier with a large, high-definition screen and powerful optical zoom.

For students: can support extended reading, detailed diagram work, and board viewing when a stable, desk-based solution is preferred.

For teachers: offers a simple, reliable magnifier that keeps materials accessible without constant adjustments.