published on 24 June 2026
Working Together
We are delighted to announce that the Specialist Teaching Team, Vision has launched its first collaborative training session with HumanWare — the first of four — inviting parents of our Braillists (blind tactile learners) to take part.
This initiative followed a clear need identified at the end of last academic year, which was that our three Braillists using Brailliants (specialist electronic Braille devices) and transitioning to secondary school in September 2026, required personal specialist equipment for learning beyond school. Working with families and the Powell Foundation (an independent charitable organization that provides grants to access Assistive Technology), we secured funding to provide essential home equipment. Two students now have their own laptop and Brailliant device, and we continue efforts to support the third. Offering families direct access to HumanWare support was a natural next step.
The session introduced families to HumanWare’s support services, giving them a direct contact point and building confidence in using the technology (brailliants/ laptop and screen readers).
Our goal is for every Brailliant user to have their own equipment at home, ensuring consistent and equitable access to the curriculum.
The first session was a success, all five brailliant users and their families took part and we look forward to the next three, which will be tailored for school staff.
Stephanie Amoura,
Assistive Technology Specialist
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