Perkins Brailler
Perkins School for the Blind
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Nov 2025 on Building AI Boston.
accessibilityeducationbraille learning
The general take
Sandy Lacey is enthusiastic about the Perkins Brailler, praising its mechanical durability and longevity—calling it "a tank" that lasts. The device, invented in 1951 with no electrical components, has become a global standard with hundreds of thousands in use across 130 countries. Lacey clearly takes pride in the product's reliability and widespread adoption among the blind and visually impaired community.
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Sandy Lacey👍 Recommends
…discussing how the Perkins Brailler is an iconic device for teaching braille literacy
“So we invented it in 1951. It's mechanical. So there's no electrical components to this. It's a mechanical typewriter. It is awesome. I know Tom Hanks loves typewriters. So if he hears this, he needs to contact me and I will give him a Brailler. This Brailler, it is like, it's a tank, right? And it lasts. So we have half a million of that, like around 400,000, maybe 450 globally. We sell into 130 countries. And it's a beautiful, beautiful machine.”
Building AI Boston — Accessible by Design with guest Sandy Lacey, Perkins School for the Blindat 20:43
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