Name: See and Hear the Future of Braille
Start: 2026-09-14T15:00:00-0400
End: 2026-09-14T16:00:00-0400

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Session Description:
Are you curious about how traditional braille tools can shine in the digital age? Join this session to learn about APH's Paige Connect. Sighted peers, family members, and classroom teachers can quickly read what is written on a Perkins Braillewriter and even dive into online exercises that are easy and engaging.

Session Abstract:
Discover how APH's Paige Connect bridges traditional braille instruction and digital learning. This session will demonstrate how a Perkins-style braille writer can instantly display braille on phones, tablets, and computers. Learn how this enables teachers, peers, and family members to actively engage with student work. Participants will also explore the Paige Braille online platform and its interactive practice activities. Learn practical strategies for reinforcing braille literacy, increasing family involvement, fostering classroom collaboration, and creating more inclusive learning experiences with Paige Connect and Paige Braille.

Session Goals:

Demonstrate how Paige Connect connects a Perkins-style braille writer to digital devices for interactive use.
Engage with curated online exercises that make braille practice enjoyable and effective.
Identify ways Paige Connect can empower learners, teachers, and families to bridge low-tech and high-tech braille tools.

Speakers

Jim Sullivan

Director, Social Enterprise, American Printing House

Jim Sullivan is the Director of Social Enterprise at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), where he has served for more than six years. Prior to joining APH, Jim held leadership, sales, and training positions with several leading assistive technology companies, including... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
502 East Event Centre 502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Blind/Low Vision

INSAIL 2026

Jim Sullivan

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