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A hand touch’s the Monarch tactile array which is displaying a tactile graphic

Adult learners and professionals

More than a device, Monarch is a beacon of inclusivity — helping blind and low-vision professionals keep pace with colleagues, contribute fully in the workplace, and explore new career paths. Adult learners benefit from tactile graphics that make abstract subjects and real-world objects easier to understand, supporting lifelong learning and skill development.

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Why Monarch fits today’s workplace

The Monarch multi-line braille and tactile display helps blind and low-vision professionals read, edit, analyze, and collaborate — the way modern teams actually work. Whether you’re a software developer reviewing code, a financial analyst working with spreadsheets, or an HR professional compiling reports, Monarch is designed to meet real-life learning and career needs.

The picture shows a group of people in discussion, one holding the Monarch in his hands.

For current HumanWare braille users, Monarch offers a familiar interface and command structure, making it easy to connect to Wi-Fi, download language packs, and personalize the device’s voice. It gives users the freedom to write, present, email, solve equations, compose music, and access tactile content independently.

What makes Monarch a real productivity tool

Multiline productivity: Read full paragraphs and documents in braille
Data analysis: Feel tables, graphs, and equations with precision
JAWS & NVDA compatible: Use Terminal Mode for screen reader interaction
Edit easily on a computer using the Monarch’s touch-based cursor routing to efficiently put your cursor where needed
Victor Reader: Access Bookshare, CELA, RNIB, Vision Australia and other libraries for professional reading
KeyMail: Write, send, and manage professional emails from your device
Cloud-ready: Save and share files with upcoming cloud storage integration

Work without the friction of single-line braille

With Monarch’s 10-line by 32-cell display, professionals can interact with documents and data as they’re meant to appear. Spreadsheets, paragraphs, and charts all make sense spatially, eliminating the need to scroll line by line. Through Terminal Mode, Monarch now connects seamlessly to JAWS and NVDA, providing true multi-line screen reader compatibility.

Read and work with complex documents

Whether reviewing an Excel file, editing a presentation, or writing reports, Monarch gives professionals the flexibility to read and interact with information as it was meant to be experienced. Its multi-line braille and tactile graphic display lets users read entire paragraphs or navigate tables without losing context — dramatically improving speed and comprehension, especially in document-heavy roles like HR, law, education, and data analysis.

“I was blown away when I read an entire table in Excel. I had never experienced braille like that before.”
— Scott Erichsen — Public sector employee, law trainee and musician — Australia

JAWS & NVDA: Multiline screen reader compatibility

Monarch connects to JAWS and NVDA through Terminal Mode, bringing screen reader access to real multiline layouts. From spreadsheets to software code blocks, users can review structured content with spatial awareness and see formatted spreadsheets, emails, and code exactly as they’re meant to appear—no layout guessing.

Watch the Monarch in action with JAWS

Victor Reader: Read, learn, grow

Through the Victor Reader app, professionals stay connected to lifelong learning by accessing books, reports, and training materials from Bookshare, CELA, RNIB, or Vision Australia — all in multi-line braille. Read for work or leisure, use double-spacing for proofreading, and enjoy multiline navigation at your own pace.

Write, email, collaborate

Need to communicate with colleagues? KeyMail, part of the KeySoft suite, allows users to manage Gmail or Exchange accounts, write and reply to emails, and attach documents — all without switching devices. The built-in word processor supports .docx, braille-to-print and print-to-braille conversion, making collaboration seamless across teams.

“It gives me control of my workday. I can check my inbox, read a PDF, and jump between lines like a sighted colleague.
— Chris Cooke — Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, APH RISE Project Participant, United States

And with upcoming cloud storage support, (Google Drive and OneDrive for personal and business), users will soon be able to save and access documents across devices, making teamwork smoother and more accessible.

Creativity and real-time design

For professionals, educators, and designers, the Wing It and TactileView apps bring tactile creativity to life. With Wing It, users can draw on an iPad or iPhone and instantly feel their design on Monarch — ideal for brainstorming, labelling, or illustrating concepts.

Hands using the Monarch tactile display showing a star shape synced with a smartphone.

With the new TactileView mode, Monarch adds serious flexibility to professional workflows. You can create, edit, and print tactile graphics directly on the device, turning complex diagrams, reports, and technical documents into accessible formats in minutes.

As heard on our podcast, users are already applying this in the real world: a legal trainee presented from a last-minute file loaded straight into Monarch; an adult-education instructor used TGIL graphics to confirm learners’ understanding of music notation and fractions; and JAWS Split Braille support makes it easier to review Excel tables, read PowerPoint slides, and take notes side-by-side.

Pair Monarch with the Wing-It app for real-time tactile drawing (e.g., signatures, quick sketches, map outlines) to iterate on concepts instantly.

Collaborate visually

Monarch’s visual-output capability allows sighted colleagues and instructors to follow along on an external screen — seeing exactly what the user feels on the tactile display. In meetings or classrooms, this feature builds shared understanding, enabling teams to collaborate, present and problem-solve together in real time.

Learn more about expanding tactile graphic access on APH.org or read HumanWare’s full announcement here.

A man at a table in a conference room looks pleased as he uses both hands to touch the Monarch’s multiline braille display.

Designed with user voices

Every feature of Monarch was shaped with feedback from blind professionals — from Human Resources to transcription to software development. Their insights ensure the device supports independence, productivity, and inclusion across industries.

Hear what real users think of Monarch

Listen to “A Fair Playing Field at Work” — the 10th episode from HumanWare’s See Things Differently podcast series where HumanWare’s Braille Product Manager Andrew Flatres joins Chris Cooke, Scott Erichsen, and Allison Meloy to explore how the Monarch is transforming digital braille and tactile graphics in the workplace. From first impressions to real-world “wow” moments, they share how Monarch has reshaped their workflow and independence.

Listen to the episode

Named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025, the Monarch—co-developed by HumanWare and APH—redefines braille and tactile learning for students worldwide.