The emulators work by 'mapping' a computer keyboard to a dot, such as: These packages are 'emulators' - they emulate, or mimic, the behavior of a Perkins brailler, which has six keys, one key corresponding to a single braille dot. We also list two software packages that are available at no charge from Duxbury Systems, Inc. Price is approximately $695.īoth programs are supported in this course, and stipend money may be used towards the purchase of the DBT software package.
There is a commercial software package that we recommend: This reading describes the software programs that are available to you free of charge. While you are welcome to download and use the software provided on these pages, technical support is provided on a very limited basis. This program consists of a series of three integrated, novice-to-expert braille instructional programs designed to provide instruction to teachers, parents, service providers, and others interested in braille production. The free braille emulation software made available through this site can be used by participants in the 'BRL: Braille through Remote Learning' program. BRL: Electronic Braille Programs BRL: Braille through Remote Learning