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Antonnette Botha (1933–2014) was a South African educator and braille expert. After matriculating from the School for the Blind in Worcester, she earned a Diploma in Music from the University of Stellenbosch. In 1957, she began teaching music at the School for the Blind, where she also taught braille shorthand and snelskrif. She became the head of the school during her carreer. She managed the Braille Music Library (1983–1989) and became Head of the Braille Department in 1993. ​
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Beyond teaching, Antonnette significantly contributed to braille development in South Africa. She joined Braille S.A in 1991, serving as chairperson from 1995 to 2007, and played a key role in developing the Unified English Braille (UEB) code, adopted by Braille SA in 2004. She developed training materials and conducted courses to facilitate the transition to UEB. ​
In recognition of her contributions, Antonnette received the Blind S.A Medal of Honour in 1990 and another award in 2013. In 1997, she was honored as a fellow of the Braille Research Center in Baltimore, USA. Her voluntary efforts have left a lasting impact on braille users in South Africa and internationally.
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Antonnette Botha (1933–2014) was a South African educator and braille expert. After matriculating from the School for the Blind in Worcester, she earned a Diploma in Music from the University of Stellenbosch. In 1957, she began teaching music at the School for the Blind, where she also taught braille shorthand and snelskrif. She managed the Braille Music Library (1983–1989) and became Head of the Braille Department in 1993. ​
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Beyond teaching, Antonnette significantly contributed to braille development in South Africa. She joined Braille S.A. in 1991, serving as chairperson from 1995 to 2007, and played a key role in developing the Unified English Braille (UEB) code, adopted by Braille S.A. in 2004. She developed training materials and conducted courses to facilitate the transition to U.E.B. ​
In recognition of her contributions, Antonnette received the Blind S.A. Medal of Honour in 1990 and another award in 2013. In 1997, she was honored as a fellow of the Braille Research Center in Baltimore, USA. Her voluntary efforts have left a lasting impact on braille users in South Africa and internationally.
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In the 1970s, the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) in England produced tactile globes and world maps to aid visually impaired individuals in exploring geography through touch. These educational tools featured raised relief to represent landmasses and topographical features, with labels in Braille, facilitating an interactive learning experience. The South African National Council for the Blind marketed these globes in South Africa, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired individuals in the region.
One such tactile globe was generously donated by Mario and Amanda Nijenhuis, exemplifying the collaborative efforts to improve educational resources for the visually impaired community.
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LEGO Braille Bricks are designed to help visually impaired children learn braille through play. Initially distributed free to educational organizations.​
Prior to this, Kevin Murphy developed TACK-TILES® in the early 1980s. Inspired by his blind son's needs, Murphy transformed LEGO-like blocks into tactile braille cells to teach braille to children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. ​
Both LEGO Braille Bricks and TACK-TILES® exemplify the potential of tactile learning tools in making braille education engaging and accessible for children with visual impairments.
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The 'Crab' braillewriter, officially designated as "Model G," was developed by the Matrix Coventry Gauge & Tool Company Ltd. for the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) in England. It was utilized during the 1960s and featured a black enameled aluminum frame, six cupped black plastic keys, and a spacing key. The machine was designed to emboss braille onto paper tape, with its model designation and manufacturer details stamped above the keyboard.
This information is corroborated by the American Printing House for the Blind Museum and Victorian Collections, which house examples of the Model G braillewriter.
Source: APH Museum (aphmuseum.org)
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The Afrikaans Braille Bible was first published on October 21, 1941, making Afrikaans the fourth language to have a complete Braille Bible. The School for the Blind in Worcester undertook the transcription, overcoming challenges by acquiring new equipment and quality paper from Europe. Originally comprising 75 volumes totaling 63.5 kg, it has been condensed to 45 volumes. In 1941, production cost R60.62 per Bible, sold to blind individuals for R0.15; by 2016, costs rose to R3,200, but the Bible Society, with donor support, provides them free of charge.
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The Banks Pocket Braille Writer, designed by Alfred Banks and produced by V.L. Martin & Co. Ltd. in Middlesex, England (circa 1965–1975), is a compact, lightweight aluminum device with black plastic keys, used for embossing braille on half-inch tape. Distributed exclusively through Lions Clubs, this particular unit was provided by the San Diego Lions Club.
Donated by Judy Dixon, it is cataloged under Accession Number 1992.348.
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The Braille Lite, introduced in the early 1990s and updated in 2002, was a portable braille notetaker with 20- or 40-cell refreshable displays. It combined a Perkins-style keyboard, speech output, and basic applications like a word processor and calendar. Notable features included an advancement bar for refreshing the display and programmable WizWheels for navigation. With 12MB of flash memory and 2MB of RAM, it could also function as a braille terminal for screen readers like JAWS.
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The ETC Romeo 20 (donated by Mr Christo de Klerk) and Romeo 40 (donated by Mr Ofentse Manyane) braille embossers from the 1980s: Both are single-sided embossers, meaning braille is embossed on one side of the page only. They were manufactured by the Enabling Technologies Company in Stuart, Florida, USA, who also produced double-sided embossers and the PED30 plate embosser.
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The Ergo Braille Machine, produced by HIMS in 1985–1986, was among the first portable electronic braille displays. It featured a 10x20 braille cell layout (200 dots), connected to PCs via serial interface, and supported external keyboard input. Powered by two AA batteries, it was lightweight and portable. Developed by a team of blind engineers, it has since been surpassed by more advanced braille technology.
Donated by Mr Ntshavheni Netshituni
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The German organisation “Blista” started its activities with a group of war-blinded soldiers of World War I, being under medical treatment at the University hospital in Marburg. In 1916, a blind philosophy doctoral candidate, Carl Strehl, founded the “Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt“ (German Society of Blind Academicians) to give young war-blinded soldiers the chance to graduate and study at university.
Blista designed and manufactured the “Blista Braille Schreib-maschine” for use by its blind students and it was widely in use as the best mechanical brailler in the world, until the arrival of the Perkins in 1951.
Since 1994, the non-profit “Blista Brailletec GmbH” is owned by the “Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt” together with three German organizations for the blind. (From the Braille Services collection)
Source: APH Museum (aphmuseum.org)
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The Perkins Brailler is a durable mechanical device introduced in 1951 to simplify braille writing for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Featuring six keys corresponding to the braille cell dots, along with space, backspace, and line feed keys, it allows for efficient and accurate braille embossing. Its robust metal construction and user-friendly design have made it a reliable tool worldwide. Modern versions, like the SMART Brailler, incorporate digital features such as text-to-speech and visual displays to enhance learning and accessibility.
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The slate and stylus are portable tools that allow individuals who are blind to write braille manually. The slate consists of two hinged plates: the back plate has indentations forming braille cells, and the front plate has corresponding openings to guide the stylus. To write, a sheet of paper is placed between the plates, and the stylus is used to emboss dots by pressing through the openings. Writing is done from right to left, creating braille characters in reverse; the paper is then flipped to read the raised dots from left to right.
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This tactile draughts (checkers) set is designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, featuring raised black squares and recessed white squares to facilitate easy identification. Each square has a central hole to secure the pegged pieces, preventing accidental displacement during play. The set includes tactile wooden discs: one set with flat tops and the other with raised-circle tops, allowing players to distinguish between different pieces by touch. Crafted from durable materials, the 13-inch square wooden board ensures longevity, and the compact design makes it portable for both home and travel use. Additionally, the set comes with a plastic storage case for organizing the 30 checker pieces, enhancing convenience and accessibility
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piss“VINGERS WAT LEES 1987” | READING FINGERS 1987
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“Louis Braille (1809-1852) het, met die ontdekking van sy puntskrif moedertaalonderrig aan blindes van alle tale dwarsoor die wêreld moontlik gemaak. Braille, die enigste lees- en skryfmedium vir blindes, ontsluit die skatkamers van kennis en kultuur.”
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​Historically, South Africa's English braille followed the British system, and Afrikaans braille was based on Dutch. In 1938, Dr. Victor Vaughan developed the first Afrikaans braille system, revised in 1964 by Miss Connie Aucamp and Mr. Johan ("Oubaas") van Eeden. In 2008, the Unified Braille Code (UBC) was adopted for all South African languages, each with its own contractions. The displayed manuals were donated by Pioneer Printers, Institute for the Blind, Worcester.
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​Louis Braille (1809–1852) was a French educator who, at age 15, developed the Braille system—a tactile code enabling blind individuals to read and write. Blinded by an accident at three, he later studied at the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris. Inspired by Charles Barbier's "night writing," Braille's six-dot system represented letters and symbols through touch. Initially met with resistance, it eventually gained acceptance and was expanded to include musical and mathematical notations, significantly enhancing educational opportunities for the visually impaired. Braille dedicated his life to teaching at the Institute and passed away from tuberculosis at 43. Today, his system remains a fundamental tool for blind individuals worldwide.
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​Tactile Tic-Tac-Toe games adapt the classic game for visually impaired players by incorporating raised grids and distinct piece shapes or textures, enabling play through touch. These adaptations enhance accessibility and promote cognitive skills such as spatial awareness and strategic thinking.
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​​The Moon System of Embossed Reading, developed in 1845 by Dr. William Moon, is a tactile writing system for the blind that utilizes raised symbols resembling simplified Latin letters. This design makes it particularly accessible for individuals who lose their sight later in life, as the characters are easier to learn than Braille. Moon's system gained international recognition, with publications in over 400 languages, and remains a valuable alternative for those with reduced tactile sensitivity.
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“To the President and members of the Head Committee of SABWO:
It is with pride that I can introduce you to the very first braille produced by the computer equipment imported for research purposes. The equipment arrived on 28th August 1981 and is in the process with being assembled and tested.”
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The Sorst Braillewriter, crafted around 1940 in Hannover, Germany, by Sorst for the Verein zur Förderung der Blindenbildung, is a compact Braille typewriter with a stamped steel body, aluminum diebox base, and nickel-plated steel carriage. It features seven keys with red rubber pads, including a wide trapezoidal space key, and comes with a custom-fitted steel case.
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​Braille chess adapts the traditional game for visually impaired players with specialized boards and pieces. Boards have raised black squares and holes to secure pegged pieces; black pieces feature identifying pins. Players announce moves aloud for clarity. ​


Reginald Bonham significantly advanced blind chess by founding the International Braille Chess Association (IBCA) in 1951 and organizing the first correspondence tournament for blind players. He achieved multiple championships, including the inaugural English Blind Chess Championship in 1956 and the first World Blind Chess Championship in 1958.
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​Introduced in late 1903 by Henry Stainsby and Albert Wayne, the Stainsby-Wayne Braillewriter underwent several modifications over three decades. The 1910 model featured a bell on the far left with a long wire striker, teeth only on the rear rail, an oval space key set at a right angle to the rails, and a uniquely shaped paper clamp with a swivel locking bar.
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​The Matrix Braille Writer, produced by the Matrix Coventry Manufacturing Tool Co. for the Royal National Institute for the Blind around 1930–1940, was utilized by the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. This metal device, mounted on a wooden base, features six metal keys and a larger space key. It inscribes Braille onto thin paper strips, likely serving as a shorthand machine for tasks such as recording meeting minutes
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Keyboard and Assistive Technology Navigation Help


How to explore this virtual tour without a mouse


Keyboard & Assistive Tech Navigation Guide


Tab – Move between interactive elements like buttons or hotspots


Shift + Tab – Move backward through interactive elements


Enter / Spacebar – Activate selected buttons, links, or hotspots


Escape (Esc) – Close popups or menus


Arrow keys – (if enabled) May be used to move within panoramas


Screen readers – Use virtual cursor navigation to explore elements; headings and alt text are provided where applicable


Screen Reader Tips:


Start at the top of the page and navigate using headings (e.g., H key in JAWS/NVDA)


Use the B key (in JAWS/NVDA) to jump to buttons


Press Insert + F7 to bring up a list of links/buttons


Use Enter or Space to activate any focused control


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