Vision
VoiceOver
To make it easier for the blind and those with low-vision to use a computer, Apple has built a solution into every Mac. Called VoiceOver, it’s reliable, simple to learn, and enjoyable to use.
VoiceOver Display Support
Braille Display Support
OS X includes software drivers for USB and Bluetooth wireless braille displays, so you can connect and use them immediately without installing or configuring additional software. With everything you need built into the Mac OS, you can even use your favorite braille display when you set up your Mac for the first time.
On this page, you’ll find a list of over 40 refreshable braille displays supported by OS X. If you don’t find one you are searching for, please send email to accessibility@apple.com to request it. Apple welcomes your feedback.
Learn more about setting up a bluetooth wireless braille display.
Refreshable Braille Displays
| Alva / Optelec |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Alva 544 Satellite |
supported |
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| Alva 544 Satellite Traveller |
supported |
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| Alva 570 Satellite Pro |
supported |
|
| Alva 584 Satellite Pro |
supported |
|
| Alva BC640 (requires latest firmware) |
supported |
supported |
| Alva BC680 |
supported |
supported |
| Alva EasyLink 12 |
|
supported |
| Optalec Voyager 44 |
supported |
|
| American Printing House for the Blind |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| APH Refreshabraille 18 |
supported |
supported |
| Baum |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Baum PocketVario 24 |
supported |
|
| Baum SuperVario 32 |
supported |
|
| Baum SuperVario 40 |
supported |
|
| Baum SuperVario 64 |
supported |
|
| Baum SuperVario 80 |
supported |
|
| Baum VarioConnect 12 (Conny) |
|
supported |
| Baum VarioConnect 24 |
supported |
|
| Baum VarioConnect 32 |
supported |
|
| Baum VarioConnect 40 |
supported |
|
| Eurobraille |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Eurobraille Eys 12 |
supported |
supported |
| Eurobraille Eys 40 |
supported |
supported |
| Freedom Scientific |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Freedom Scientific Focus 40 |
supported |
|
| Freedom Scientific Focus 80 |
supported |
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| Freedom Scientific Pac Mate 20 |
supported |
|
| Freedom Scientific Pac Mate 40 |
supported |
|
| Freedom Scientific Pac Mate BX420 (display only) |
supported |
|
| Freedom Scientific Pac Mate QX420 (display only) |
supported |
|
| Freedom Scientific Pac Mate QX440 (display only) |
supported |
|
| GW Micro |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| GW Micro BrailleSense (Bluetooth support requires Bluetooth module) |
supported |
supported |
| GW Micro BrailleSense Plus |
supported |
supported |
| GW Micro SyncBraille 20 |
supported |
|
| GW Micro SyncBraille 32 |
supported |
|
| Handy Tech |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Handy Tech Braille Star 40 |
supported |
supported |
| Handy Tech Braille Star 80 |
supported |
|
| Handy Tech Braille Wave |
supported |
supported |
| Handy Tech Braillino |
|
supported |
| Handy Tech Easy Braille |
supported |
supported |
| HIMS |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| HIMS BrailleSense (Bluetooth support requires Bluetooth module) |
|
supported |
| HIMS BrailleSense Plus |
|
supported |
| HIMS SyncBraille 20 |
supported |
|
| HIMS SyncBraille 32 |
supported |
|
| HumanWare |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| HumanWare BrailleConnect 12 |
|
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleConnect 24 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleConnect 32 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleConnect 40 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleNote 18 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleNote mPower BT 18 |
|
supported |
| HumanWare BrailleNote mPower BT 32 |
|
supported |
| HumanWare Brailliant 24 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare Brailliant 32 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare Brailliant 40 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare Brailliant 64 |
supported |
supported |
| HumanWare Brailliant 80 |
supported |
supported |
| Nippon Telesoft |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Seika Version 3 |
supported |
|
| Papenmeir |
USB |
Bluetooth |
| Brailex Trio |
supported |
supported |
