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Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields
Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields

What is a refreshable Braille display?

A refreshable Braille display is hardware connected to a computer that echoes screen text on a box that has cells consisting of pins that move up and down to create Braille characters.

For information about adaptive technology, consult Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology or view the video by the same title.

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