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a tool used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired to manually create braille characters by embossing dots onto paper or other materials
What is a "braille slate"?
A braille slate is a tool used by blind or visually impaired individuals to write in Braille. It consists of two parts: a flat board with evenly spaced holes and a stylus, a pointed tool used to press dots into the board. The slate is used by placing paper inside, with the holes aligned, and then using the stylus to punch the raised dots onto the paper. This process allows the person to write Braille manually. Braille slates are commonly used for note-taking, labeling, or writing personal documents. They are compact, lightweight, and simple, making them an accessible writing tool for people who are blind or have low vision.
