Braille Learning Doll

Braille Learning Doll

The device is a 1.5 foot size speaking doll. It has six raised buttons that can be depressed to form the Braille letters. The doll is designed to attract tactile interest with its bright color clothing.


 Purpose

• The doll can be used to teach blind or low vision children the Braille letters.
• The skills required to use this doll are an intact active range of motion, an intact somatosensory system and intact cognitive processing skills.
• Skills include: physical, tactile, and cognitive.

Operation

• To operate the doll the user simply pushes in or pops out the dots to make a letter. To enhance the learner's experience the doll comes with a list of suggested activities.
•  The doll would be appropriate for the pediatric population. It is possible to use the device with any individual that suffered a recent  loss in vision that does not consider the device to be childish.

Pros/Cons

•  The pros of the device are that it provides children with a fun way to become acquainted with the Braille alphabets and it is a cost friendly investment.
• The cons of this device are that it is hard to find and the instructions for the doll are only in English.

Availability

• The doll can be ordered online from the enablemart.com or by call 1-888-640-1999 for $45.95
• http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Arts-Crafts/Braille-Learning-Doll