The Monarch Tactile Display – Where Are We Now?

Date & Time

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:20 PM PDT  

Location

Grand CD  

Description

Over the past two-plus years, the American Printing House for the Blind, HumanWare, and the National Federation of the Blind have been hard at work finalizing the first-of-its-kind tactile tablet device called the Monarch. Thanks to the innovative braille cell technology from DOT Inc., the Monarch can display both tactile graphics and braille on the same surface. This session will summarize the project's current state, lessons learned, what’s next, and when you can expect to see the Monarch readily available. During the presentation, attendees will see live demonstrations of the Monarch accessing tactile content in real-time.  

Audience

• Higher Education
• Information & Communications Technology
• Disability Specific
• K-12 Education
• Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

The Monarch is almost here! With a multi-line display capable of showing braille and tactile graphics, the Monarch has entered the final testing stages of product development. This session will update attendees on its progress as well as provide a demo.  

Primary Topic

Blind/Low Vision  

Secondary Topics

• Digital Accessibility
• Education
• Emerging Technologies
• Employment & Workplace

 

Session Type

Exhibitor Track  

Presenters

• Greg Stilson
  American Printing House
• Willow Free
  American Printing House
• Andrew Flatres
  HumanWare

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