Collection of Braille training equipment and papers

Made:
1982

Collection of Braille training equipment and papers, c.1980-85. Developed by Sydney Smith, who developed the system with the Open University in 1982 and was installed by the Department of Trade & Industry 1984 in 8 schools including Shawgrave School, Manchester, for evaluation but not taken further.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
Y1999.33
type:
microcomputer peripheral

Parts

Braille computer equipment made by Sydney Smith

Braille computer equipment made by Sydney Smith

Braille computer equipment made by Sydney Smith, Manchester, in 1984.

Measurements:
Overall: 32 mm x 297 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1999.33.2
type:
computer equipment
Perkins Brailler

Perkins Brailler

Perkins Brailler, made and distributed by Howe Memorial Press, Watertown, USA, and modified for use with the training LED display, c.1980.

Measurements:
Overall: 165 mm x 272 mm x 412 mm,
Materials:
With PVC cover and computer connection cable.
Object Number:
Y1999.33.7
type:
brailler