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Coverage collected under screen readers & braille displays across both reported articles and community blog posts.
Apple's iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 updates expand Siri language support and resolve numerous accessibility issues, enhancing user experience for the blind and low vision community.
Source: AppleVis Blog
NV Access releases NVDA 2026.3, featuring improved performance and expanded touch screen input for users.
Source: NV Access
Blazie Technologies' October 2026 update for BT Speak and BT Braille offers new email features, improved connectivity, and simplified Braille writing. Explore these enhancements today.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The BrailleSense 7 Software Update V1.2 introduces new features to enhance user experience, including Quick Search for Android apps and file attachments for Gemini prompts.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The European Blind Union's Braille Working Group has launched a tactile 2027 braille calendar with graphics from different countries. Each month's page enhances accessibility and cultural appreciation.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Sight Village London is showcasing cutting-edge Braille technology on October 27 and 28, featuring seminars like 'BrailleNote Evolve, BrailleSense 7 or Something Else?' by Matthew Horspool.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Learn about BrailleDB, a new free tool from Seeing Hands, designed to simplify the process of choosing a braille display. Join the Braillists Foundation's session to explore its features.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Orbit Research's latest update, version 2.3.1, for Orbit Speak and Speak Plus introduces Alexa support and vital bug fixes. It's a significant enhancement for accessibility.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Orbit Research advises users to perform a forced restart on Orbit Speak and Orbit Player devices following update issues. Contact support if problems persist.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Bristol Braille Technology introduces an experimental NVDA driver for Canute, supporting two lines of Braille with plans to expand to all nine. Developers and testers are invited to contribute to the project.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NV Access has released NVDA 2026.3 Beta6 for testing. Users can download the beta, try new features, and provide feedback to improve the final release.
Source: NV Access
JAWS maintains its leading position as a primary screen reader, according to the WebAIM survey, yet highlights reveal the web's decreasing accessibility. This indicates a need for continued development and commitment to digital inclusivity.
Source: Vispero
HumanWare is hosting hands-on drop-in events across the UK, showcasing their Braille products. Attendees could win a Brailliant BI20X.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NV Access invites users to test the NVDA 2026.3 Beta 5, offering a chance to influence its final features through feedback. Download the beta now to participate in its development.
Source: NV Access
Dot's new screen reader tools promise to enhance support for multiline braille and tactile graphics. Learn how they transform complex documents into tactile information.
Source: Braillists Foundation
RNIB has partnered with M&S and Tesco to offer free braille versions of their holiday food magazines, available now through the RNIB Shop.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The European Blind Union's Braille Working Group has launched LivingBraille.eu, a new podcast available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It features recordings of their events and aims to engage Braille enthusiasts across Europe.
Source: Braillists Foundation
HumanWare's first KeySoft update for BrailleNote Evolve enhances connectivity with the new Braille Terminal app, allowing integration with iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and Windows PCs through VoiceOver.
Source: Braillists Foundation
BrailleBlaster 3.2.5 has been released by APH, featuring key updates for improved braille transcription. Download the latest version from the BrailleBlaster website.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Discover how the innovative Dot Pad X is transforming refreshable braille with its multi-line display. Reviewed by Scott Davert, this device offers enhanced accessibility on iOS, ushering in a new era for braille technology.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Christian Egli has released louis-rs 0.3.0, a Rust reimplementation of liblouis Braille translation software. It passes 98.6% of the test suite, covering 2.2 million assertions.
Source: Braillists Foundation
HumanWare is holding drop-in events across the UK to showcase its Braille products. Attendees can experience the latest solutions firsthand and have a chance to win a Brailliant BI20X.
Source: Braillists Foundation
HumanWare's Monarch 1.4 update introduces Google Drive access and eBraille, enhancing braille accessibility for blind users.
Source: HumanWare
Join HumanWare for National Braille Week events across the UK, featuring hands-on demos and a chance to win a Brailliant BI20X Braille display.
Source: Braillists Foundation
AppleVis highlights new accessible games for September 2026, including Restaurant Rush, Brainclash, and more. These additions focus on accessibility for the blind and low vision community.
Source: AppleVis Blog
NVDA 2026.3 Beta3 is open for testing. NV Access invites users to download and provide feedback, helping to refine upcoming features before the official release.
Source: NV Access
Restaurant Rush: Cook & Serve has been spotlighted by AppleVis as the best accessible game for September 2026, owing to its engaging gameplay and exemplary accessibility features.
Source: AppleVis Blog
Explore the latest features in NVDA 2026.3 Beta 2, including improved text copying and screen overview. Discover how feedback from international communities shapes this screen reader update.
Source: NV Access
Orbit Research announces the Orbit Flow 40 braille display will ship starting September 7, 2026. With 40 braille cells, it offers seamless integration across multiple platforms.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Orbit Research has released new firmware for the Orbit Slate 520 and 340, offering improved features and enhancements. Update details and instructions are available now.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Orbit Research has released a hotfix for Speak and Player devices to fix internet radio issues some users face. The company asks for user feedback after updating.
Source: Braillists Foundation
SELVAS BLV releases an update to restore BookShare access for several HIMS devices, except the BrailleSense 7 series. Users can expect a future firmware release to resolve issues on the latest model.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The collaboration between APH and Duxbury introduces native eBraille file creation, enhancing digital accessibility for braille users. This marks a crucial development in braille technology.
Source: Braillists Foundation
BrailleBlaster 3.2.3 is now available, according to APH. The update can be accessed automatically or downloaded from their site, offering enhanced usability.
Source: Braillists Foundation
MAWINGU unveils a Tactile Screen Add-on for NVDA, converting screen visuals into tactile feedback via DotPad. This innovation enhances accessibility for visually impaired users.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NVDA's latest version 2026.2 offers automatic braille scrolling and multi-button support for DotPad devices, enhancing accessibility and user control.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Liblouis 3.39.0 introduces improved Māori braille tables and UEB tables for New Zealand. This update enhances accessibility for Māori language braille users.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Duxbury Braille Translator adopts a single cell macron for New Zealand users, enhancing accessibility for those using screen readers and braille to read te reo Māori.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NVDA 2026.3 public beta introduces support for Māori macrons in braille. NV Access seeks feedback from users before its official release, enhancing accessibility for Māori braille readers.
Source: Braillists Foundation
BrailliantConnect, developed by Mathieu, enables easy Brailliant display connectivity on Macs without macFUSE. This open-source tool streamlines access for users relying on Brailliant devices.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate introduces key accessibility updates for blind and low vision users, including improved VoiceOver features and braille support. Discover how these changes can enhance your Mac experience.
Source: AppleVis Blog
iOS 27 introduces enhanced, AI-driven image descriptions directly within VoiceOver. David Nason highlights this feature's ability to provide comprehensive visual insights, making interactions smoother for blind and low-vision users. Customization options allow personalized experiences.
Source: AppleVis Podcasts
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 introduce significant changes to VoiceOver and Braille support. This detailed report from the AppleVis Editorial Team explores the discovered issues, improvements, and community contributions.
Source: AppleVis Blog
iOS 27 introduces significant updates for VoiceOver and braille users, including image descriptions, improved text navigation, and more. These enhancements represent a major step forward in accessibility, enhancing user experiences with new verbosity options, live recognition, and braille improvements.
Source: AppleVis Podcasts
iOS 27 brings new accessibility features for blind and DeafBlind users. Key updates include shared pronunciation dictionaries for VoiceOver and the option to hide the VoiceOver cursor. Explore by Touch has also been enhanced for better navigation.
Source: AppleVis Blog
The new Focus 640 Braille Display is a powerful tool designed for professionals and students, featuring enhanced durability and connectivity. Vispero presents it as a game-changer in accessibility.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Braille Authority of New Zealand Aotearoa Trust (BANZAT) seeks three new trustees to influence Braille standards in New Zealand. The deadline for applications is 14 September 2026, offering a vital chance to impact Braille consistency.
Source: Braillists Foundation
NVDA 2026.2 is out with a new Magnifier feature, enhanced touch gestures, and improved speech and braille capabilities. This update promises to improve digital accessibility for users.
Source: NV Access
NVDA 2026.3 Beta1 is now available for users to test. NV Access invites feedback to refine and enhance this vital screen reader tool before its official release.
Source: NV Access
Explore how eBraille and Duxbury are transforming Braille technology, thanks to a pioneering project by the American Printing House for the Blind. Discover insights into this dynamic initiative improving accessibility.
Source: American Printing House for the Blind
AppleVis updates on Braille Screen Input for iOS 27, helping users type braille directly on touch screens with enhanced language support.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Discover new guided lessons by Jeanie Willis for learning MuseScore Studio 4 with a screen reader. These lessons provide foundational insights for those with basic computer skills, offering an accessible entry point into music notation.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Judith Lung, a blind composer, developed DottedNotes, a tool to translate Braille music notation into formats like LilyPond and MusicXML, easing collaboration in the music world.
Source: Braillists Foundation
The Braillists Foundation is resurfacing an RNIB article about Dave Williams and how braille changed his life, calling it still worth reading months after it first appeared. The brief post serves as a pointer to the original piece rather than a full retelling.
Source: Braillists Foundation
zEdit, an accessible video and audio editing app for iPhone, wins AnonyMouse's App Pick for June 2026. Ideal for the VoiceOver community, it simplifies media editing.
Source: AppleVis Blog
George, a user from Canada, shares how NVDA has transformed his life, offering flexibility and independence.
Source: NV Access
Join the Braillists Foundation online program to learn typing special characters using your NLS eReader. The session includes time for questions about the eReader.
Source: Braillists Foundation
Seedlings Braille Books for Children provides affordable, accessible books to inspire visually impaired kids. Discover their mission to spread literacy and joy.
Source: Seedlings Braille Books for Children