Software: Braille Translators

The software in this category imports documents from word processors and other sources and translate them into a braille format for printing on a braille embosser. Rarely, if ever, would someone buy a braille printer without buying translation software.

Duxbury Systems, Inc.

#6, 270 Littleton Rd.
Westford, MA 01886
voice phone: (978) 692-3000
Fax: (978) 692-7918
e-mail: info@duxsys.com
Web site: http://www.duxburysystems.com
The Duxbury Braille Translator: Software that converts word processor and other files into Grade 2 and/or computer braille. The software operates on a variety of platforms including Windows 9x, DOS, and Macintosh. It works with a wide variety of braille printers on the market.

Easy Talk

4128 Kreisch Way
Tallahassee, FL 32310
voice phone: (850) 942-9821
E-Z Braille translates text and WordPerfect files, and is designed to help sighted users who do not know braille well enough to produce it accurately. Works with a wide array of braille printers.

National Federation of the Blind

1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
voice phone: (410) 659-9314
e-mail: nfb@iamdigex.net
Web site: http://www.nfb.org
NFB Trans: A free braille translator. It also supports multiple languages.

Technologies for the Visually Impaired

9 Nolan Ct.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
voice phone: (516) 724-4479
Web site: http://www.tvi-web.com
This company serves as the U.S. distributor for BrailleMaster for DOS and Windows. Manufactured by Robotron of Australia, this translation software works in both DOS and Windows in one package.

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