Braille display at work: Working digitally with independence

How mobile Braille solutions support blind people in their professional lives

In brief: Braille displays & professional participation

mobile Braille solutions for work, education, and university
combined Braille display and keyboard system
more efficient workflows and faster digital communication

A full transcript of the video can be found further down on this page.

Digital assistive technology can play a crucial role in enabling blind and visually impaired people to work independently and communicate efficiently with others. Modern Braille displays not only provide access to information, but also support flexible and mobile ways of working.

Using a mobile Braille solution from Help Tech as an example, the video demonstrates how a Braille display and keyboard can be combined within one adaptable system. The devices can be connected to different end devices via USB or Bluetooth, making them suitable for professional environments as well as education and university settings.

At the same time, the report highlights how important individually suitable assistive technology is for professional participation. Faster communication, mobile working, and independent access to digital content are exactly where many users see the greatest benefit.

A good Braille display means a lot to me in my working life because it enables me to fully participate in professional life.

Transcript of the video

Annika Flaake:

There have been significant advances in the development of assistive technology for people who are blind. A good Braille display is incredibly important to me in my working life because it enables me to participate fully in the workplace. What’s more, it allows me to work faster than I can with voice output alone.

The Activator is handy for people in education or work who are looking for a device they can use on the go. It’s a 40-cell Braille display and can be connected to a PC via USB and Bluetooth; it’s available with a lightning connector and a USB-C connector, so both types of iPhones can be connected.

Another handy feature is the multifunctional fold-out keyboard. When folded up, you have the Braille keyboard; fold it out, and a PC keyboard appears.

There is also an additional app. This app allows the Braille output to be displayed for sighted people.

My favourite new feature is that you can connect both so efficiently, easily and quickly to the iPhone; you can also do more and more on the iPhone via apps and communicate more quickly with colleagues.

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Author: Natascha Mörs | REHACARE.com

Multimedia editor Natascha Mörs has been working with REHACARE.com for almost 20 years. She is especially passionate about exclusive interviews – both with manufacturers of practical assistive devices and with the people whose daily lives they help make easier.

Published on: May 29, 2026