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Perkins Braille Bloom™ - PRE-ORDER
Perkins Braille Bloom™ - PRE-ORDER
SKU:WRI-040-000-8002
We are now accepting pre-orders for the Perkins Braille Bloom™. We anticipate our first order arriving in June 2026.
Perkins Braille Bloom™
From braille to the digital world, instantly, together.
For generations, the Perkins Brailler has been a trusted tool for reading and writing braille, supporting independence, learning, and communication. The Perkins Braille Bloom™ builds on that legacy, bringing braille into today's connected world without changing the experience users rely on.
With Bloom, what is written on a Perkins Brailler is instantly translated into text on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A student can braille a sentence and their teacher can read it at the same time. A parent can follow along as their child learns. A professional can write, email, and communicate—all from the familiarity of their brailler.
It's a simple idea with a powerful impact: removing the gap between braille users and sighted readers.
Designed as the only official companion to the Perkins Brailler, Bloom transforms the brailler into a plug-and-play keyboard for digital devices. There are no complicated setups or new systems to learn—just a seamless connection that works across everyday tools like email, documents, and messaging platforms.
In classrooms, it opens the door to real-time collaboration and hybrid learning. At home, it brings families into the learning process. In the workplace, it supports communication and productivity using a trusted braille device.
The Perkins Braille Bloom doesn't replace braille—it strengthens it. By connecting tactile writing with digital access, it helps ensure braille remains a powerful, relevant tool for learning, working, and staying connected in a modern world.
Features
- Converts braille into text in real time on a connected screen, allowing sighted users to read instantly
- Transforms a Perkins Brailler into a plug-and-play keyboard for computers, tablets, and smartphones
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chromebooks, tablets, and mobile devices
- Works with web-based platforms, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Connects via Bluetooth or USB-C with no app or software required
- Supports Grade 1 (uncontracted) and Grade 2 (contracted) braille input
- Designed specifically as the official companion to the Perkins Brailler
- Enables real-time collaboration for classroom, remote learning, and workplace environments
- Allows users to send emails, texts, and documents directly from a Perkins Brailler
- Currently supports English translation, with additional language support planned
Specifications
| Connectivity | Bluetooth and USB-C |
| Device Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chromebook, tablets, smartphones |
| Software Compatibility | Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, web-based and messaging applications |
| Braille Input | Grade 1 (uncontracted) and Grade 2 (contracted) |
| Translation Output | Real-time braille-to-text (English) |
| Installation | Replaces the base plate of a Perkins Brailler |
| Device Type | Accessory / add-on for Perkins Brailler |
| Power | Rechargeable battery (approx. 8 hours continuous use) |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 7.09 x 1.31 in (35.8 x 18.0 x 3.3 cm) |
| Weight | 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg) |
Setup & Support
- Installs directly onto the Perkins Brailler by removing and replacing the base plate
- Designed for quick setup with no additional software or configuration required
- Operates as a standard external keyboard once connected to a device
- Connect via Bluetooth pairing or USB-C cable to begin use
- Compatible with common applications including email, documents, and messaging tools
- Suitable for use in classroom, workplace, and home environments
- Setup guidance and user instructions are provided through Perkins documentation and support resources
- Ongoing updates and enhancements (including additional language support) are provided by Perkins
Documentation
