There is some more info on Braille displays and a list of supported Braille displays on apple website Accessibility and Voiceover.
I have been using Focus 40 I purchased 4 years ago, and it's doing fine. It's a usb model. Bluetooth models are also supported but have a look at the listt. Here is the link Learn more about supported braille displays Archie Robertson and Ann Robertson ffom Cecimac have enhanced the use of Braille displays for those of us who need to work with foreign languages by adding access to numerous languages via their native Braille systtem. If you need this type of support ask for Ann Robertson on the list. Ann and Archie are very busy with work and support for French mac users but they are extremely kind and have done wonders for Braille users who require this medium in other than English language. Hope this helps. Simon On 17 Apr 2011, at 02:07, Scott Howell wrote: > Hi Priscilla, > > Welcome to the Mac. WEll I use a Refreshabraille, which is only 18 cells, but > it works perfectly for me. I also use at the office a Brailliant, which is a > 40 cell display and works just fine. You can configure different key > combinations of the display to perform various actions, so not much you > cannot do in that case. > Basically Braille support for my needs is more than sufficient, but others > will chime in with their opinions. > Now I am not sure about the display you currently have, so I hope someone can > assist with that. > > Best of luck, > Scott > > On Apr 16, 2011, at 8:54 PM, Priscilla Garces wrote: > >> Hey all listers, >> I'm new to the Mac operating system being that I switched from windows after >> I graduated from college. >> What made me switch is because of the cost effectiveness in terms of >> accessibility out of the box. When I used a PC I used a screen reader called >> jaws for windows and these can run from the range of $600 to upgrade and >> $1000 to purchase the screen reader + the annual fee which is high in order >> to maintain the SMA's. That is separate in addition to the cost of the >> hardware itself based on research on the various costs of computers ranging >> from 400 to $900 even more for quality computing. Another reason is the fact >> that tech support is available for the computer in person and the time and >> inconvenience in resolving the various troubles faced when using Jaws and >> the added fact that you need sighted assistance which is not granted by >> phone. With Apple I can go to the center which is near my house and have all >> of my computer problems and even receive training on the accessibility >> depending on the knowledge of the person who has experience with its use. >> That and many other reasons most of them being financial and personal as >> well as the added fact that the state refuses to pay for the upgrade or >> purchase of new software to perform the appropriate tasks independently is >> the factor that made me consider buying the mac being that I wanted to try >> something different. Hence the long story I have questions regarding the use >> of braille displays and the mac as well as scanning software that is >> accessible for mac users using voiceover. >> Does anyone have experience using braille displays with the mac? If so, >> which braille display do you use and what is your experiences with its ease >> of reading, accessibility etc? Would the braille note be useful a braille >> display? Which braille displays are cheaper, the braille note or a >> standalone braille display? I have an old braille lite millennium, would >> that work with the mac? Because if it does that would be great and I won't >> have to deal with the commission refusing to purchase anything and deal with >> the stress of fighting them to get what I really need. If not I understand >> the need for new equipment which I need for grad school or work anyway. >> Based on your experiences, which braille display or notetaker works better >> with the mac? Also which scanning program works well with voice over based >> on experience? >> >> Any advise is appreciated. >> >> Thank you very much. >> >> >> >> >> Priscilla Garces >> priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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