Assistive Technology

Braille Calculator Initiative

Working with a program supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, I helped design and refine a Braille-based calculator for students at the Beijing School for the Blind. The work combined interface simplification, software transmission improvements, testing with real users, and a broader lesson about how educational technology should support actual learning rather than only technical convenience.

Highlights

Key signals from the work.

Designed a calculator workflow to simplify two-digit multiplication for visually impaired students.
Improved software-side data transmission and iterated through user testing in real classroom settings.
Learned to think beyond the device itself and consider how tools fit into broader educational access.

Tools and Focus Areas

Accessibility DesignPrototypingSoftware TestingUser Feedback