D-Braille: A Digital Learning Application for People with Low Vision

Abstract

Visually impaired people have trouble getting visual information, affecting their learning progress and day-to-day life. The Braille system was introduced to teach blind and low vision people to read and write. However, teaching them how to use and understand Braille is also essential. Low visioned people usually use Braille, but due to lack of resources and more time consumption, it becomes difficult for them to learn Braille, affecting their learning growth. Therefore, this paper presents a mobile application interface called “D-Braille” for people with low vision. This application has been designed specifically for people new to Braille who want to learn Braille from the beginning. This application helps them to learn and feel simultaneously. They will gain access to tutorials to verify the spelling of terms and practice letters on the Braille display. The application’s main features are learning to read and practicing reading letters and words. Such a user-friendly application will enable users with low vision to learn to read letters and words with the braille dots on their fingertips connected by the Braille keyboard.