Braille Editing and Translation Software

In many countries, contracted braille is commonly used; in this system, contractions and abbreviations are used and sometimes the rules governing their use are dependent on pronunciation and meaning. Computer programs were developed originally because of the shortage of transcribers for translating text into contracted braille. Such programs also handled the formatting of the braille. Over the years these programs have become much more sophisticated and can access direct input from a range of sources (word processed files, database files, publishers tapes, optical character recognition, etc).

Dancing Dots

1754 Quarry Lane, PO Box 927, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482-0927, USA.
Tel: +1 610 783 6692
Fax: +1 610 783 6732
Email: info@dancingdots.com
Web: www.dancingdots.com

GOODFEEL 3.1

GOODFEEL automatically converts several kinds of music files to Braille. The user can Braille a single part, selected parts or an entire score. Quickly transcribe to braille from Finale, Sibelius and other popular music notation software used by band, orchestra and choir directors. Synchronized scrolling of print and braille notation for current musical measure. Ships with Lime 8 which simplifies entering of text annotations and has a new MusicXML import/export feature. Blind musicians can now scan, read and write musical scores with the Lime notation editor that ships with GOODFEEL via the new Lime Aloud JAWS-based access features. Compatible with Windows 98, ME, XP, 2000 and Vista.
Price: $1195.00
Last updated: 28/07/2009

Duxbury Systems Inc

270 Littleton Road, Unit 6, Westford, Massachusetts 01886-3523, USA.
Tel: +1 978 692 3000
Fax: +1 978 692 7912
Email: info@duxsys.com
Web: www.duxburysystems.com

Duxbury Braille Translator for Windows 10.7

Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) provides translation and formatting facilities to automate the process of conversion from regular print to braille (and vice versa), and also provides word-processing facilities for working directly in the braille as well as the print. Available in a choice of languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Danish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese. System requirments: 40 Mb available hard drive space; Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Vista.
Price: $595.00 (single user licence)
Last updated: 28/07/2009

MegaDots 2.4

Powerful DOS braille translator with a Windows Installer, designed for the volume transcriber and producer who is working for American or British braille readers. User friendly with faster installation process; Installs on Windows: 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, sets up your desktop icons automatically; Powerful automated formatting features; Easy access to documentation; Imports a wide range of file formats; Includes software for mathematics and partial use of contractions at no additional charge.
Price: $595.00 (single user licence)
Last updated: 27/07/2009

Index Braille

Hantverksvägen 20, PO Box 155, S-954 23 Gammelstad, Sweden.
Tel: +46 920 20 30 80
Fax: +46 920 20 30 85
Email: info@indexbraille.com
Web: www.indexbraille.com

WinBraille 5

WinBraille translates, formats and automatically adjusts your text for your braille embosser. WinBraille supports contracted and uncontracted braille in more than 30 languages. Specifications: Operation system: MS, XP and Vista; Office package: MS Office 2003 and 2007; Supports Index V3 embossers, firmware 12.02 or higher.

WinBraille 5 Light
Price: Download for free at www.indexbraille.com

WinBraille 5 PRO
Price: Free when registered for a licence at www.indexbraille.com
Last updated: 28/07/2009

Quantum Technology

5 South Street (Cnr Euston), Rydalmere, New South Wales 2116, Australia.
Tel: +61 2 8844 9888
Fax: +61 2 9684 4717
Email: info@quantumtechnology.com.au
Web: www.quantumtechnology.com.au

Monty

Monty is a print to braille translation software. Easy to use, it enables you to produce documents in braille using a Windows based programme (MS Word style interface). Features: ability to view the formatted Braille on the computer screen, and combine Braille and large print on the screen and printed on paper; accepts text files and formatted files from the Mountbatten or Duxbury format, as well as RTF files which can be produced by a number of popular Windows word processors. Requires: PC running Windows XP. 45-days-free version available.
Last updated: 28/07/2009

Robotron Group

15 Stamford Road, Oakleigh, Victoria 3166, Australia.
Tel: +61 3 9568 2568
Fax: +61 3 9568 1377
Email: support@robogroup.com
Web: www.robogroup.com

BrailleMaster 6

A complete Braille publishing package which allows user customisation of Braille rules, employing a unique Braille rule development language called LOUIS. BrailleMaster translates text to Braille directly to printer or embosser, or to a Braille file. Several languages are available, and additional ones, including math or music, as well as user-specified special Braille codes can be easily developed. Braille codes may be previewed on the screen prior to embossing. Imports Word documents via RTF import convertor, as well as WordPerfect, WordStar, ASCII files and other formats. The entire BrailleMaster package contains three programs: BrailleMaster for Windows (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP), BrailleMaster for DOS (graphics version) and BrailleMaster for DOS (command line version). The company website www.Braillemaster.com contains a comprehensive on-line tutorial and demonstration version.

Individual users - single site licence:
Price: US$199.95 (plus shipping)

Organisations - multiple user licence:
Price: US$499.95 (plus shipping)
Last updated: 28/07/2009

Seeing Differently

P.O. Box 41, Cardiff CF24 3ZW, Wales.
Tel: 0870 765 6800
Fax: 0870 765 6801
Email: mikeparr@seeingdifferently.co.uk
Web: www.seeingdifferently.co.uk

Braille Maker for Windows

Delivers high quality English Grade One and Two automatically without file preparation, complete with headers, footers, numbers, leader dots etc. Support for print page indicator from Word documents. Prints to all embossers. Translate and emboss without leaving the wordprocessor. Braille page preview. Automatic conversion of tables to paragraphs.
Last updated: 28/07/2009

Braille Maker Professional for Windows

Delivers high quality Moon and braille in European languages and English Grade One and Two automatically without file preparation, complete with headers, footers, numbers, leader dots etc. Support for print page indicator from Word documents. Prints to all embossers. Translate and emboss without leaving the wordprocessor. Braille editor with 6-key entry, tables, styles and automatic live table of contents. New Learner Braille option to customise which contractions are implemented, adjustable for any syllabus. System requirements: 10Mb hard disk space, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, NT, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional or Vista.
Last updated: 28/07/2009

ViewPlus Technologies Inc

1853 SW Airport Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, USA.
Tel: +1 541 754 4002
Fax: +1 541 738 6505
Email: sales@viewplus.com
Web: www.viewplus.com

Tiger Software Suite 4.0

The Tiger Software Suite 4.0 makes it easy to get accurate braille translation in seconds. Insert text and graphics within familiar programs such as Word and Excel and translate with the touch of a button. It’s great for users of all skill levels! TSS is optimized for Tiger® braille printers and is available in multiple languages. System requirements: Operating system: Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Office Versions: Office 2000, XP, 2003, 2007.
Price: $295.00
Last updated: 28/07/2009