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Raising the Dots
Raising the Dots
Dot Inc.

Raising the Dots

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Meet the people, ideas and tech shaping the future of braille and tactile literacy. Whether it's help with a Dot product or service, connecting with touch readers and experts from around the world, or learning about related research, this podcast offers fascinating discussion and thought-provoking insights that will leave you informed and inspired about the freedom and independence that comes from reading by touch.
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Tactile Street Maps on Dot Pad
10 August 2026

Tactile Street Maps on Dot Pad

Navigating the World with Tactile Street Maps on Dot PadIn conversation with Dr. Josh MieleImagine a future where you can type in a zip code or post code and instantly feel under your fingers a simple, well-formatted, tactile street map enabling you to explore by touch the surrounding streets enhancing orientation and independence. Imagine tactile street maps that let you pann and zoom to build...
Braille Innovation from Poland and Advocacy from America
10 July 2026

Braille Innovation from Poland and Advocacy from America

Welcome back to Raising the Dots. Thankyou everyone who has shared liked and subscribed to stay connected with the people ideas and technology reshaping braille and tactile literacy.If you have a comment or suggestion, or question about Dot's tactile products and services, be sure to write to:info@dotincorp.comFor the latest Dot news, visit our blog.http://blog.dotincorp.comThe Global Declaration...
Tactile Technical Drawings with Vítor Carvalho
10 June 2026

Tactile Technical Drawings with Vítor Carvalho

Welcome and WebinarBefore we get started this month, a reminder to join Dot's June webinar, Developing for Dot Pad X, and discover how innovators across the accessibility community are transforming multiline braille and tactile graphics into practical, engaging applications.From the AT Guys' browser-based Braille Apps to interactive experiences including chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect 4,...
Transforming Education with Multiline Braille
11 May 2026

Transforming Education with Multiline Braille

In this episode we meet two people on opposite sides of the world, both working in education, and both active in applying multiline braille technology in their work.Peter Cracknell has been supporting the development of braille technology for over 30 years. In 2023 Peter invited Dot to visit Australia where he connected Dot with teachers, alternate format producers and blindness agencies –...
Learning Braille Against the Odds
14 April 2026

Learning Braille Against the Odds

Before our featured interview, we share a couple of announcements from Dot.1. There is an update to the free Dot Book reading app designed to be used with Dot Pad. Now available for iPhone and iPad, Dot Book now includes the ability to render up to 10 lines of braille improving fluency and context. You can download Dot Book from the App Store.‎Dot Book App - App Store2. On April 27th 2026 Dot...
Tactile Gaming & Inclusive AI
15 March 2026

Tactile Gaming & Inclusive AI

This month on Raising the Dots, we meet two incredible technologists working at the cutting edge of accessible innovation. From tactile gaming to responsible artificial intelligence, both guests are helping shape a more inclusive tech future.JJ from AT Guys joins us to discuss exciting experiments using the Dot Pad X for tactile games and interactive applications.Our second guest is Cynthia...
Make the Most of Multiline Braille, and Meet Mr Dot
10 February 2026

Make the Most of Multiline Braille, and Meet Mr Dot

This month on Raising the Dots we discover how to make the most of multiline braille support introduced in JAWS For Windows. Joe Stephen, the brains behind multiline braille in JAWS, offers us a practical demonstration of how multiline braille enhances access to: several documents simultaneously, rich formatting information, previewing emails without leaving your inbox, spreadsheet layout and...
Launching Global Braille Literacy Campaign
03 January 2026

Launching Global Braille Literacy Campaign

Launching Global Braille Literacy Campaign Dot Inc is honoured to stand with, the World Blind Union, ICEVI and the braille community as we launch a new campaign for Braille Literacy around the globe. For millions of blind people, braille is not optional it is a right. Braille underpins literacy, opens pathways to education and work, and supports full participation in society. In a digital world,...
Teachers in Tactile Technology
11 December 2025

Teachers in Tactile Technology

This month we meet two blind people making a huge difference in equipping blind and low vision people around the world with the skills and tools needed to access braille and tactile resources.Jackie Brown, from Northern Ireland, is the author of Braille On Display, a resource seeking to spread accurate comparisons of popular braille displays. She is also a digital skills trainer through RNIB and...
Canvas and Advocacy
10 November 2025

Canvas and Advocacy

Creating Tactile Content with Dot Canvas and Advocating for Braille and Tactile ResourcesDot Canvas is a powerful tool for creating content for Dot Pad X. We hear from Yuna Seo in Dot's Customer Success team about the impact of this versatile tool. You can try Dot Canvas yourself by searching Dot Canvas on the App Store or by visiting Dot on the web.http://apps.dotincorp.comClaire Stanley is...