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For over 35 years, braille literacy has been a fundamental aspect of HumanWare’s identity, aligning perfectly with the Indian startup, Thinkerbell Labs’ vision of achieving 100% braille literacy worldwide.
Now, with the introduction of “Annie,” the flagship product from Thinkerbell Labs, HumanWare is excited to contribute to the braille learning journey as a distributor in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. This becomes especially significant given the global shortage of TVIs (Teachers of the Visually Impaired) and the common overwork they face to keep their students on par with their sighted peers.
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With interactive learning and the introduction of gamification for the first ever time in a braille learning solution, the technology’s impact has been profound on thousands of students in India and the US, helping them excel in braille.
In early 2023, Annie’s variant “Polly” was launched nationwide in the United States, in partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind. Polly proved to be a blockbuster success, with its first batch selling out in less than 10 days. The braille learning solution even made it to TIME’s Best Inventions list of 2022.
HumanWare has been a stalwart in the assistive technology space. With Annie’s arrival in the UK and Ireland, as well as its upcoming expansion to Australia and New Zealand in the near future, HumanWare and Thinkerbell Labs are set to revolutionize braille learning in these geographies.
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About Thinkerbell Labs
Led by a vision to disrupt how people with a visual impairment learn around the world, Thinkerbell Labs has built an advanced tech ecosystem for both self-directed braille learning and engaging classroom instruction. Their flagship innovation, Annie, stands out as the world’s first & most comprehensive braille literacy device.
This smart and connected technology empowers individuals with visual impairment to learn braille independently, while simultaneously enabling parents and special educators to track the child’s progress more efficiently.
As an Ed-tech organization, Thinkerbell Labs is combining innovative technology, new teaching practices and the best of curricula to bring out interactive, engaging and gamified learning experiences; ensuring braille education is no longer just accessible, but truly engaging.
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