Braille AppsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated July 3, 2025 Braille literacy is a vital skill for many students who are blind or have significant visual impairment. With the increasing accessibility of mobile technology, a variety of iOS apps are now available to support the learning and practice of braille. Whether you're working with a young child just starting out or an older student refining their braille skills, the following apps can help make braille instruction engaging and effective.
Braille Keyboard AppsThese apps allow users to input text using braille on a touchscreen device, supporting both communication and practice.
Touch Gesture Practice AppsUnderstanding touch gestures is important for students using VoiceOver. These apps help build foundational iOS skills.
Braille Code Reference AppsGreat for looking up braille symbols, contractions, and Nemeth code during instruction or practice.
Braille Tutorial/Practice AppsThese apps offer structured lessons and interactive drills for learning the braille alphabet and UEB contractions.
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