Braille Paper Archives - American Thermoform https://americanthermoform.com/category/braille-paper/ Braille Embossers, Tactile Graphics, Braille Paper and Supplies Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:44:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Braille Paper – Don’t Go Thin On Quality https://americanthermoform.com/braille-paper/braille-paper-dont-go-thin-on-quality/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:07:28 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?p=79462 The post Braille Paper – Don’t Go Thin On Quality appeared first on American Thermoform.

]]>

High Quality Braille Paper is Essential to the Blind Community

Braille paper is a special type of paper used for embossing braille and tactile graphics.  The embossing process requires high quality braille paper that can withstand multiple uses, while being thick/strong enough to allow for perfectly shaped, high and durable braille dots. Unfortunately, there are times when low quality braille paper is produced which leads to a poor reading experience. Why is this the case? Let’s take a look.

Why Low Quality Paper Is Produced And Sold
The truth of the matter is that low quality braille paper has been around forever, and it continues to be produced for various reasons. And many times it’s not necessarily low quality paper, it’s just the wrong paper for braille embossing.  The main reason why low quality, or the wrong paper, is due to cost-cutting measures from publishers and other entities who produce books in braille format. As an example, many publishers use an 80lb paper to produce braille, which is too thin.  Yes, it’s slightly less expensive, but it results in poor embossing quality as braille dots break through the paper when being formed and these weak braille dots are easily depressed when touched.  Many retailers also sell 80lb braille paper as their standard heavy weight braille paper, but not American Thermoform.  Our standard is 100lb and that’s why it’s preferred by braille readers and those that produce high quality braille reading materials – we make it specifically for braille embossing and it’s not an off-the-shelf product.  

Why Quality Matters for Braille Readers
It goes without saying that high-quality materials are essential for producing high quality braille books and reading materials.  Since braille readers use their fingers to determine what letters and words the braille dots make up, if one is misplaced or is flat, they can easily lose their place or misinterpret what is being said. This is a frustrating experience and equivalent to a sighted person trying to read a book where the ink has run low and the text is missing or hardly visible in some places. Imagine trying to read an entire book with this poor quality!  Braille readers depend on these educational documents in order to learn effectively; they should not be subjected to poor reading experiences simply because their books were printed on low quality material.

How Do We Ensure Braille Producers Use High Quality Braille Paper? Awareness!
Many people don’t realize that low quality braille paper can cause so many readability issues.  Using the wrong paper for braille embossing, or trying to save a little bit of money can lead to a poor braile reading experience. High quality braille paper helps ensure a high quality reading experience and is essential for providing blind students with a positive learning experience.

The post Braille Paper – Don’t Go Thin On Quality appeared first on American Thermoform.

]]> Why Quality Braille Paper Makes All The Difference https://americanthermoform.com/braille-paper/why-quality-braille-paper-makes-all-the-difference/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:39:52 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?p=79458 The post Why Quality Braille Paper Makes All The Difference appeared first on American Thermoform.

]]>

Quality Braille Paper Matters!

Braille paper is a special kind of paper that is specially formulated for the embossing process, so the raised braille dots are perfectly formed and durable. Low quality braille paper often does not fully form a braille dot and does not last long after multiple uses. This can pose a major problem for blind readers who rely on high quality braille documents to read with ease. It’s clear that low quality braille paper hurts blind readers more than anyone else, but why is it produced in the first place? Let’s take a look at why high quality braille documents are important, and how we can ensure they are accessible to all.

The accessibility of material in the form of high-quality, easy-to-read materials is critical for blind students who use braille as their primary learning tool. Low vision students should be offered an educational experience that is comparable to their sighted peers and this starts with having access to high-quality materials. Unfortunately, low quality braille paper often results in poor embossing, making it impossible for these students to read the material without difficulty.

The production of high quality braille papers requires special machines and tools that can be expensive and hard to come by. This means there needs to be more emphasis put on creating more accessible materials for everyone so no one is left behind when it comes to education or entertainment opportunities. With the right investments, we can provide equal access for everyone by creating high-quality printed materials such as books, course notes, magazines and newspapers—all available in both print and digital format—so no one has to miss out on any interesting or informative content just because they don’t have access to good quality equipment or materials.

High-quality printed material should be accessible to all people regardless of their abilities or disabilities; this includes those who are visually impaired or need assistance reading regular text due to a disability or other limitation. Low vision students who study using braille text deserve a high quality experience which enables them to learn in a similar way as sighted students do with print material. We must invest in better resources so everyone can get an equal opportunity education through books and other forms of media made available in both print and digital formats—and created using only the highest quality materials like good grade braille paper! You deserve nothing less! By investing in better resources we can make sure everyone gets an equal chance at education! Let’s make sure everyone gets their chance today!

The post Why Quality Braille Paper Makes All The Difference appeared first on American Thermoform.

]]>