We’re excited to announce that the latest Monarch Version 1.3 firmware brings innovative Screen Reader multiline braille support. Monarch will soon be the first multiline braille display to be fully supported natively with JAWS, setting a new standard for accessibility and productivity. Experience the future of braille, now even more powerful, seamless, and intuitive.
Check out version 1.3 introduction Video
Please note: JAWS support will be functional once their software update is released.
JAWS-ready braille terminal – a game-changer in access!
Monarch’s new Terminal Mode is changing the way users experience digital braille. Created in partnership with Vispero, this feature lets Monarch serve as a refreshable braille display when connected to a screen reader via USB.
For the first time, braille readers can explore formatted and spatial content—like tables and spreadsheets, across multiple lines, exactly as intended: clear, efficient, and intuitive. Rows and columns now feel natural and accessible.
With the September JAWS update, Monarch is fully supported. Users can seamlessly combine Monarch with JAWS and unlock all its features, without restrictions. Learn more about multi-line braille support in JAWS: What’s New in JAWS 2025 Screen Reading Software.
New Application – Wing It!
A new, groundbreaking application for the Monarch and iOS devices empowers users to create tactile graphics on the fly. Together with the Wing It iOS application paired by Bluetooth, enables blind or sighted users to draw directly on the screen of their iOS device and in real-time, a tactile version of that drawing is generated on Monarch.
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KeyMail – Easily distinguish between read and unread emails
With the recent addition of email support on Monarch, users have responded positively to the ability to view multiple emails across 10 lines. Now, we’re taking it a step further by introducing a simple, intuitive way to distinguish between read and unread messages.
Just like folders in the File Manager, unread emails will now be marked using a full 8-dot braille cell, making it easier than ever to navigate your inbox with confidence.
One-handed mode – Effortless Monarch control
We’re proud to launch One-Handed Mode, designed to empower users who prefer or require single-handed use. It’s more than a feature — it’s a step toward truly inclusive design, seamlessly built into the Monarch experience.
Victor Reader
Monarch just got even better. With the addition of Child Vision, CELA, and Blind Low Vision NZ, you now have access to even more books through our supported online libraries. Enjoy endless hours of reading — now more efficient, practical, and accessible than ever.
Read more about what’s included in the release notes
Follow the instructions to update today and unlock powerful new features!
