BrailleNote Touch Plus – My First Notetaker

A braille notetaker that makes first steps in braille feel exciting, safe, and possible.

Meet the BrailleNote Touch Plus My First Notetaker Special Edition

For a child who is blind, early access to braille is more than academics. It is a doorway to belonging, curiosity, and the freedom to say “I can do this myself.” The BrailleNote Touch Plus My First Notetaker Special Edition was created for that exact moment. Designed for children roughly ages 4–8, it turns digital braille into something friendly and approachable, without stripping away real capability.

A modern start with real braille tools

Under the hood, this is a full-powered BrailleNote Touch Plus braille notetaker. Kids read and write on a 32-cell refreshable braille display and can listen with clear speech output, building two strong pathways to literacy. KeySoft applications guide them through writing, reading, file management, and early learning tasks in a way that feels like play but teaches lasting skills.

Learning that grows with them

My First Notetaker includes HumanWare’s Take-Off braille learning curriculum, so students don’t just use braille — they learn it step by step. As their skills rise, the device keeps pace, preparing them for more advanced classroom expectations and future braille technology. At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we have seen how the right braille notetaker at the right age can change a student’s whole relationship with school, from “catching up” to leading the way.

Who Can Benefit

This braille notetaker is built for early braille learners, but its impact reaches beyond the child. It supports families, teachers, and school teams who want a joyful, structured introduction to digital braille that still feels like a real, capable device.

• Students
  Young students use it to practice letters, words, and early reading, then grow into writing assignments, saving homework, and exploring classroom materials. The combination of braille and speech helps strengthen skills quickly while keeping motivation high.

• Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and Paraprofessionals
  The guided curriculum and consistent KeySoft layout make it easier to teach core braille concepts, track progress, and reinforce skills across settings.

• Parents and Caregivers
  Families can build braille into daily routines at home with tools that mirror school learning, supporting confidence and independence outside the classroom.

• Schools and Districts
  A structured early braille notetaker program helps districts meet IEP objectives, support literacy standards, and prepare students for upper-grade success with accessible technology.

• Pediatric rehabilitation and early-intervention programs
  Clinicians can integrate engaging braille practice into broader independence goals, including communication development and readiness for education.

How will this product change your life?

For a young child, “life change” looks like raising a hand in class, reading a bedtime story in braille, or writing a note to a friend. This braille notetaker helps those moments arrive sooner. The 32-cell display provides real reading flow instead of short, stop-and-start lines, while speech output supports comprehension and self-correction. KeySoft apps keep navigation predictable for small hands, and Take-Off lessons build skills in a clear sequence so kids learn how braille works, not just how the keys feel. Over time, this becomes the device that turns braille into something they reach for naturally, not something they endure.

Scott Krug, President of New England Low Vision and Blindness, shares:

“I love this braille notetaker because it meets kids where they are. It feels fun and welcoming, but it’s built on a serious platform that lets them grow for years. We see children light up when they realize braille can be part of everyday life.”

Ready to help your child begin?

Experience the BrailleNote Touch Plus My First Notetaker Special Edition and see how early, positive access to a braille notetaker can support literacy, confidence, and independence. At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we will help you choose the right setup for your child and provide personalized training for families and school teams so progress feels steady and encouraging from day one.