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Description
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| Tellatouch is a device for communication with a deaf-blind person who reads braille. Similar to a small portable typewriter, Tellatouch has a 4-row keyboard. Letters of the alphabet and puncutation mark keys make up the first 3 rows. The bottom row consists of six standard braille keys. Pushing the keys raises metal pins in a single braille cell located at the top back of the machine. A deaf-blind individual can read the cell by touch as the keys are typed by another individual. The device has a hinged lid with a metal clasp that covers the keys. The exterior is beige textured plastic. A metal plate on top of machine reads: "Communication in Braille, Tellatouch, American Foundation for the Blind." The device weighs about 3 1/2 pounds. Leather straps are attached to the back of the machine. A Kentucky School for the Blind property label with no. 105657 is attached to the bottom. |
Tellatouch
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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.
| Tellatouch machine |
Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.