- Braille Support
7A. Does TypeAbility Support Braille Input? TypeAbility provides support for Computer Braille when using the Power Chord USB Braille keyboard for Braille Input. However, support is not yet complete. For instance, TypeAbility does not yet have an option to lay out its lessons to progressively teach Braille input. It only has the option to teach PC keyboard input progressively. That having been said, with a Power Chord USB Braille keyboard plugged in, students can enter their lessons with Braille input. TypeAbility will respond as normal, but instead of correcting the student by saying the correct PC keyboard keys to type, it will correct the student by pointing out the correct Braille keys to push.
7B. Does TypeAbility Teach All the Braille Commands? TypeAbility does not know contractions or all the Braille keystrokes and key commands. For instance, TypeAbility does not know the equivalent Braille keys for the Function keys. So sometimes, the student will have to bounce between Braille Input and PC keyboard input.
7C. How Do I Enable TypeAbility To Run In Computer Braille Mode? Open the User Preference dialog with CONTROL+U. Near the bottom of the list is an option named "The student is Typing on a Power Chord Braille Keyboard." Press ENTER on this option, and this setting will allow TypeAbility to recognize Computer Braille Input and teach the user the correct Computer Braille keys to use. To learn more about User Preferences, see the User Preferences Help later in this document. Note that in a future upgrade to TypeAbility, there will be a BrailleAbility option to progressively teach Braille input with the same rigorous attention to detail that TypeAbility gives to teaching PC Keyboard input.
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