Date: February 5, 2008 6:00:00 PM EST
Subject: Apple updates Braille support in Leopard
Source: The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Author: Cory Bohon
Filed under: Software Update, Leopard
Today, Apple released the Braille Display Update 1.0 for VoiceOver
in Leopard. VoiceOver, part of the Universal Access family of
accessibility tech, allows blind or visually impaired users to hear
what's on the screen. Via the new update, when you connect a
compatible Braille display, "VoiceOver automatically detects it and
sends it information about what is displayed on the screen." This
update adds new support for certain Braille displays, including the
HandyTech Braille Star 8, GW Micro BrailleSense, and more.
This update is available for users of Mac OS X Leopard by using
Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) or by downloading the
installer package from the Apple support downloads site. If you're
currently using a Braille screenreader under Leopard -- or you were
waiting for support for your screenreader via this update -- drop us
a comment to let us know if the update makes a difference for
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