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What’s Driving Today’s Refreshable Braille Displays

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January 27, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Eastern.

Join us for January’s Access On Webinar, held in honor of Braille Literacy Month. This session is presented by the National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. The webinar will introduce the technologies behind modern refreshable Braille displays. You’ll learn:

  • The three primary technologies used in modern Braille displays
  • Key advantages and limitations
  • Examples of displays 

We invite you to join this informative session and deepen your understanding of the innovations shaping today’s Braille hardware.

Register for the Access On Webinar [nfb.org] today!

About the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility

The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility provides resources and events with access technology experts through our partnership with the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Learn more about the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility [nfb.org].