Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 5-7-2025
Faculty Advisor(s)
Dr. Maryam Etezad
Abstract
Developing an affordable and STEM learning-focused Braille display addresses a significant disparity in the market for Braille displays, where most fail to provide a cost-effective, accessible, and education-oriented solution. This research aims to bridge this gap through innovative hardware and software development, offering a comprehensive learning experience to elementary school children (K-6) who are blind/visually impaired. The hardware features a piezo-electric tactile display that displays up to six Braille characters at once or a shape in an 8x8 pin array configuration. The educational software includes a user-friendly website packed with engaging STEM activities specifically designed for blind/visually impaired children. The overall system is designed to be plug-and-play, minimizing technical setup and user errors so that students can focus on exploration and discovery through STEM.
Recommended Citation
Tsivkovski, Daniel; Ravel, Dylan; and Etezad, Maryam, "Development of Interactive Games on an Affordable Braille Display" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters. 723.
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cusrd_abstracts/723
Included in
Accessibility Commons, Hardware Systems Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Software Engineering Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons, VLSI and Circuits, Embedded and Hardware Systems Commons
Comments
Presented at the Spring 2025 Student Scholar Symposium at Chapman University.