The Be-B is a Molecular-Looking Conceptual Toy to Help Teach Braille
Tiana Reid — July 1, 2010 — Lifestyle
References: pratt.edu & fastcompany
The Be-B is a conceptual toy that tries to teach children (blind or not) to learn braille. Designed by Danielle Pecora, a graduate of the Pratt institute, the Be-B utilizes sound and touch to further braille literacy.
The Be-B contains 26 magnetic pegs, one for each letter in the alphabet. One side is in Latin and the other in Braille. When the letters are matched correctly, a chime goes off which lets you know which letter you're touching. Could Be-B help to teach more and more people in their braille education?
The Be-B contains 26 magnetic pegs, one for each letter in the alphabet. One side is in Latin and the other in Braille. When the letters are matched correctly, a chime goes off which lets you know which letter you're touching. Could Be-B help to teach more and more people in their braille education?
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1. Braille Education - Opportunity for innovative braille education tools using tactile and auditory feedback.
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2. Assistive Technology - Emerging market for braille education tools that integrate technology for better accessibility.
3. Education Technology - Growing demand for inclusive and multi-sensory educational tools to support diverse learners.
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