What is it?
A braille label maker is a tool used to create tactile labels with braille characters, allowing individuals who are blind or have visual impairments to independently access and identify objects, materials, or spaces. These devices emboss braille onto adhesive tape or labeling material and can be manual or electronic. In inclusive classrooms, braille label makers help make learning environments more accessible by supporting literacy, organization, and independence for students who read braille.
How to use it?
To use a braille label maker, the teacher or student inputs braille letters using the device's keyboard or dial system and embosses them onto adhesive tape. Once printed or embossed, the label can be peeled and applied to classroom items such as books, folders, cubbies, technology, or tactile learning materials. Educators should ensure that labels are placed in consistent, easily reachable locations and periodically check with the student to confirm the labels are accurate and useful.
Why use it?
Braille label makers promote independence and accessibility by allowing students who are blind or have low vision to identify and organize their materials just like their peers. Labeling classroom items in braille supports orientation, literacy development, and equal participation in daily routines and academic tasks. By integrating braille labeling into the classroom, educators create a more inclusive environment where students with visual disabilities can navigate, learn, and thrive alongside their classmates.
