CNIB SMARTLIFE

Monarch™ Multi-Line Braille & Tactile Display - Special Order

Name: Monarch™ Multi-Line Braille & Tactile Display - Special Order
Brand: CNIB SMARTLIFE
SKU: TEC-146-001-0201
Price: 19335.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU:TEC-146-001-0201

$19,335.00 CAD

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Monarch is a ground breaking multi-line braille and tactile display that brings together text and tactile graphics on a single surface. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 in the Accessibility category, Monarch represents a major advancement in how blind and low vision users access and interact with digital information.

Developed by HumanWare in collaboration with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Monarch connects digital content with tactile literacy — supporting reading, learning, and productivity in new ways.

Powered by HumanWare’s trusted KeySoft suite, Monarch combines note-taking, reading, and tactile exploration into one intuitive device. With compatibility for JAWS and NVDA, users can read, edit, and navigate documents while gaining spatial awareness similar to sighted users working across multiple screens.

Key Features

Multi-line braille and tactile graphics combined on a single display
10-line × 32-cell refreshable display with 3,840 pins
Real-time tactile interaction with both text and graphics
Compatible with JAWS and NVDA through Terminal Mode
Powered by the HumanWare KeySoft suite
Perkins-style 8-dot braille keyboard with tactile controls
Gesture-based interface with precise cursor control
Access to over 2,000 tactile graphics through APH’s TGIL library
HDMI connectivity to display content on a monitor for sighted collaboration
Wi-Fi, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity for devices and accessories
Text-to-speech functionality and multilingual support (English, French, Spanish)

Applications & Tools

Monarch includes a full suite of built-in applications designed for learning, productivity, and accessibility:

KeyWord — Word processor supporting DOCX, PDF, TXT, and MathML content
KeyMath — Graphing calculator powered by Desmos
Victor Reader — Access digital libraries like Bookshare, RNIB, and CELA
Tactile Viewer — Explore tactile graphics from the TGIL library
KeyMail — Send and manage emails (Exchange & Office 365 compatible)
KeyBrf — Create and edit braille files (BRF/BRL formats)
Internet Browser — Multi-line browsing experience
Monarch Chess — Interactive tactile learning game

Education, Work & Interactive Learning

Monarch supports learning, productivity, and engagement across education and the workplace — enhancing both braille and tactile literacy while improving access to information.

In education, Monarch allows students to store and access hundreds of braille textbooks on one portable device, reducing physical burden and eliminating reliance on printed materials. Its multi-line display enables students to read, skim, and proofread naturally, improving reading speed, comprehension, and confidence. With access to digital libraries like Bookshare, RNIB, and Vision Australia through the Victor Reader app, students can engage with content quickly and independently. Integration with JAWS and NVDA supports access to structured materials such as equations, spreadsheets, and formatted text — helping create inclusive classroom environments.

For professionals and adult learners, Monarch supports greater independence and efficiency in the workplace. Users can read full documents, interpret tables and graphs, and maintain context without scrolling line by line. Designed for real-world tasks, it enables reading, editing, analyzing, and collaboration across documents, spreadsheets, and reports.

Monarch also supports interactive learning through applications like Monarch Chess, combining tactile graphics, braille, and audio feedback. Users can explore a tactile chessboard with real-time sound cues, helping build spatial reasoning, memory, and problem-solving skills.