Braille Label Maker

You don’t need to know Braille to use the Braille Label Maker!

This Braille Label Maker is an easy and exciting new way to make high-quality Braille labels on the go. With a standard keyboard (sold separately) and the Braille Labeler, you can print Braille labels.

• Voting machines
• Restaurant menus
• Inventory labels
• Make a note
• Sign a card
• Manage finances
• Shoe boxes
• Fuse box
• Keys
• Cell phone
• Appliances
• Computers

The 6dot Braille Label Maker is ergonomically designed to be portable and easy to use anywhere.  It has a built-in Braille keyboard that supports all grades of Braille in virtually every language.  The powered embossing makes for high-quality Braille labels that are easy to read. The QWERTY keyboard enables a non-Braillist to generate labels too!  An automatic cutter provides effortlessly clean label cuts without the need for scissors.

6 things you need to know about the Braille Label Maker™

1. Ergonomically designed to be portable and easy to use anywhere
2. Built-in Braille Keyboard supports all grades of Braille in virtually every language
3. Powered embossing produces high- quality Braille for accurate reading with minimal hand strength required
4. Automatic scoring and cutting provides effortlessly clean label cuts without the need for scissors
5. QWERTY keyboard connectivity option enables people who cannot write Braille to create labels
6. Two power options: AA batteries (standard) for portability or mains adapter (optional accessory) for desktop use extending the label making choices for user

Who will be the Braille Maker Champions?

The 6dot Braille Label Maker is designed to be easy, accessible and fun for users of all ages. The Braille Label Maker aims to:

• Engage with the young user/learner of Braille extending their use and exposure to Braille in creative ways
• Grow with the young learner
• Teach a life skill which can be used in school and out
• Be appealing to peers, encouraging collaboration and inclusion

The Supporters of Users of Braille (teacher, parent, employer)

In a family group or classroom/work setting, the Braille user may be alone in understanding the language. Supporters who may want to use the Braille Label Maker with the QWERTY keyboard option include:

• Those who do not know how to type or read Braille
• Those who support someone who uses Braille in home, school, work or social environments
• Teachers who modify materials to be accessible for Braille readers e.g. exam papers, resource packs
• Informed employers who want to make the workplace accessible

The Independent Adult User of Braille

For this group we have ensured the Braille Label Maker is:

• Easy to use everywhere at work and home
• Able to enhance daily routines, hobbies, and social life
• Contributing to making their life easier, more efficient, more accessible
• Versatile so it can be used for functional as well as literary Braille

Wider Society

Agencies that interact with people who use Braille may creatively opt to use the Braille Label Maker to support their clients in different settings include:

• Pharmacies labeling prescriptions for people who rely on Braille
• General stores who have an interest in inclusion
• Libraries providing services for Braille users
• Museums and other places of interest

Features include:

• Ergonomically designed to be portable and easy to use anywhere
• Built-in Braille Keyboard supports all grades of Braille in virtually every language
• Powered embossing for high-quality Braille for accurate reading and a long lifespan
• Automatic scoring and cutting provides effortlessly clean label cuts without the need for scissors
• QWERTY keyboard connectivity option enables people who cannot write Braille to generate labels
• Dual power options, AC/DC adapters or battery powering, extending the label making choices for users
• Uses standard 3/8 inch (9mm) vinyl embossing label tape. We recommend using DYMO tape for best results.

And here’s what the experts at New England Low Vision and Blindness have to say about the many great ways to use the Braille Labeler:

Scott Krug, President: “Now anyone can use a QWERTY keyboard to make braille labels. Think of the many business benefits for items like voting machines, properly label restaurant menus, inventory labels and so much more.”

Michelle Perkins, Senior Assistive Technology Specialist & Trainer: “This is a great way for a sighted person, who doesn’t know Braille, can help someone who is blind label something, make a note, sign a card, help manage their finances, and so much more.”

Tracy Andrews, Low Vision Specialist: “Great product for a person who is blind to label everyday items like shoe boxes, fuse box, lunch box, CD’s, keys, cell phone, backpack, files, luggage, appliances, computers and more.”

Gloria Stuart, Senior Assistive Technology Specialist & Trainer: “There are many benefits for a person who is blind to be more independent, label spices, cables, storage boxes, electronics, containers, and any other item.”