{"product_id":"perkins-braille-bloom","title":"Perkins Braille Bloom","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect your Perkins Brailler® to any screen for real-time learning, teaching and connecting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine you could see what a student was writing on their Perkins Brailler®, translated instantly into text on any screen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the only official companion to the Perkins Brailler, the Perkins Braille Bloom™ turns your brailler into a modern, plug-and-play keyboard for computers, tablets, and mobile devices. It’s designed to integrate easily into any classroom, home or office setting, connecting to any device using Bluetooth or USB cables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, any braille user can text and email friends, family and colleagues using a Perkins Brailler. Students can stay connected to their sighted teacher and classmates with real-time output from their Perkins Brailler. And TVIs can conduct hybrid lessons with students in real-time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerkins Braille Bloom Product features at-a-glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with any Windows or MacOS device and is compatible with iOS and Android phones and devices including Chromebooks, tablets, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with web-based and messaging apps and software, including Google Suite and Microsoft suite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects quickly to devices using Bluetooth or a USB-C cable; no app or website necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports both Grade-1 (uncontracted) and Grade-2 (contracted) braille.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently supports English translation, but will offer multi-language support in the near future. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"details\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Perkins Braille Bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Perkins Braille Bloom is a game-changer for Perkins Brailler users – students, teachers, TVIs, parents and adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt significantly simplifies in-classroom work between students and non-brailling teachers and extends learning outside of the classroom, enabling students and parents to braille and learn together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is built on the foundation of a classic: it was thoughtfully designed at Perkins by the experts who work daily with the Perkins Brailler – the most widely used brailler in the world with 75 years of craftsmanship behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is easy to install – simply remove the base plate of the brailler and click the Perkins Braille Bloom into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 14.091 in. x 7.089 in. x 1.305 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.25 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Google Workspace apps and Microsoft Office apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 \u0026amp; USB-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlug-and-play across desktop and mobile OSes; USB-HID or Bluetooth-HID, no apps, no drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Grade Braille Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDefaults to Grade-1; press the on-board switch for instant Grade-2 (contracted) Braille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Sleep \u0026amp; Wake:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 minutes of idle-time timeout; any chord or vibration wakes the device with zero perceptible lag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Battery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 8 hours of continuous use or 24 hours of intermittent use; fully recharges in 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuture-proof firmware upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the supplied USB cable to unlock new features and Braille tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad App Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorks in any application which accepts typing including Word, Google Docs, Notepad, messaging apps, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Perkins","offers":[{"title":"Perkins Braille Bloom (Device Only)","offer_id":53539115991224,"sku":"2502000B","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perkins Bloom Bundle (Classic Brailler + Bloom Device)","offer_id":53539116023992,"sku":"01-1100-0-0 + 2502000B","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/7971\/0648\/files\/1_5ac42b3e-b20c-4642-b8bd-8ca078ce367e.png?v=1780437649","url":"https:\/\/sterlingadaptives.com\/products\/perkins-braille-bloom","provider":"Sterling Adaptives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}