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	<title>Using the Canute 360 with Duxbury (Extra 82)</title>
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	<title>Games Galore: Braille and Tactile Games for All the Family (Extra 81)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x081/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[You’re invited to pull up a chair at the Braillists’ Christmas party, where a friendly cast of characters discuss the games they play after Christmas dinner. Card games, board games, dice games and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. We discuss where to buy specially adapted games and how to adapt your own. And ... <a title="Games Galore: Braille and Tactile Games for All the Family (Extra 81)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x081/" aria-label="Read more about Games Galore: Braille and Tactile Games for All the Family (Extra 81)">Read more</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Introducing BUOC: Braille, User-Oriented Code (Extra 80)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The latest in our occasional series showcasing historical braille shorthand codes which you might still find useful today: Braille, User-Oriented Code (BUOC) was a code written by the late Australian, Rebecca Maxwell, with the support of Australian Brail]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Untangling the Wires: Why Connecting and Charging your Braille Display with USB Doesn&#8217;t Always Work (Extra 79)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[USB, or Universal Serial Bus, has been a feature of braille displays for over twenty years. Originally a standard for connectivity, it has evolved over time to also provide power and charging capabilities. However, if USB is supposed to be Universal, why are some chargers faster than others, and why won’t some chargers and cables ... <a title="Untangling the Wires: Why Connecting and Charging your Braille Display with USB Doesn&#8217;t Always Work (Extra 79)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x079/" aria-label="Read more about Untangling the Wires: Why Connecting and Charging your Braille Display with USB Doesn&#8217;t Always Work (Extra 79)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[USB, or Universal Serial Bus, has been a feature of braille displays for over twenty years. Originally a standard for connectivity, it has evolved over time to also provide power and charging capabilities. However, if USB is supposed to be Universal, why]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Read Aloud With Confidence (Extra 78)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Reading aloud is a skill that is both terrifying and liberating. Adding braille to the mix presents unique challenges that can often get in the way of recognising significant progress. Along with reading speed and fluency, the one question we hear most often is: “How can I improve my ability to read aloud?” Building on ... <a title="Read Aloud With Confidence (Extra 78)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x078/" aria-label="Read more about Read Aloud With Confidence (Extra 78)">Read more</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Braille Screen Input: What&#8217;s New in iOS and iPad OS 18? (Extra 77)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x077/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Braille Screen Input has been overhauled! iOS and iPad OS 18, released on Monday 16 September, include the biggest refresh of Braille Screen Input since the feature was first introduced in iOS 8. Although you can, for the most part, still use Braille Screen Input as you always have done, the new functionality in Apple&#8217;s ... <a title="Braille Screen Input: What&#8217;s New in iOS and iPad OS 18? (Extra 77)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x077/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Screen Input: What&#8217;s New in iOS and iPad OS 18? (Extra 77)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Braille Screen Input has been overhauled! iOS and iPad OS 18, released on Monday 16 September, include the biggest refresh of Braille Screen Input since the feature was first introduced in iOS 8. Although you can, for the most part, still use Braille Scr]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Screen Input: What's New in iOS and iPad OS 18?]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Beyond Bump-Ons: Creative Approaches to Tactile Marking (Extra 76)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x076/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Do you need an easy way to identify your shampoo from your hair removal cream? Do you want to avoid accidentally feeding dog food to your dinner guests—again? Does your granddaughter complain that you’ve covered up the print label on her favourite midnight snack with your “special dots”? Our sense of touch can give us ... <a title="Beyond Bump-Ons: Creative Approaches to Tactile Marking (Extra 76)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x076/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond Bump-Ons: Creative Approaches to Tactile Marking (Extra 76)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Do you need an easy way to identify your shampoo from your hair removal cream? Do you want to avoid accidentally feeding dog food to your dinner guests—again? Does your granddaughter complain that you’ve covered up the print label on her favourite midnig]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>An Introduction To Arabic Braille (Extra 75)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x075/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This session, presented by Saima Akhtar, is designed to give you a Whistlestop tour of the fundamentals of Arabic braille. Rest assured, it’s not nearly as complicated as you think. By the end of the session, you will have more insight into the following areas: Please note, it will be much easier to follow along ... <a title="An Introduction To Arabic Braille (Extra 75)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x075/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction To Arabic Braille (Extra 75)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session, presented by Saima Akhtar, is designed to give you a Whistlestop tour of the fundamentals of Arabic braille. Rest assured, it’s not nearly as complicated as you think. By the end of the session, you will have more insight into the following]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction To Arabic Braille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session, presented by Saima Akhtar, is designed to give you a Whistlestop tour of the fundamentals of Arabic braille. Rest assured, it’s not nearly as complicated as you think. By the end of the session, you will have more insight into the following areas: Please note, it will be much easier to follow along ... <a title="An Introduction To Arabic Braille (Extra 75)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x075/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction To Arabic Braille (Extra 75)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>52:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session, presented by Saima Akhtar, is designed to give you a Whistlestop tour of the fundamentals of Arabic braille. Rest assured, it’s not nearly as complicated as you think. By the end of the session, you will have more insight into the following areas: Please note, it will be much easier to follow along ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display (Extra 74)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x074/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=733</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Many braille displays include an SD or Micro SD card slot. However, when it comes to purchasing a suitable card, there are so many options! Which is best, and which work with your braille display? In this session, we were joined by friend of the Braillists Ben Mustill-Rose to help make sense of them. He ... <a title="The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display (Extra 74)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x074/" aria-label="Read more about The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display (Extra 74)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Many braille displays include an SD or Micro SD card slot. However, when it comes to purchasing a suitable card, there are so many options! Which is best, and which work with your braille display? In this session, we were joined by friend of the Braillis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many braille displays include an SD or Micro SD card slot. However, when it comes to purchasing a suitable card, there are so many options! Which is best, and which work with your braille display? In this session, we were joined by friend of the Braillists Ben Mustill-Rose to help make sense of them. He ... <a title="The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display (Extra 74)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x074/" aria-label="Read more about The Best SD Card for Your Braille Display (Extra 74)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many braille displays include an SD or Micro SD card slot. However, when it comes to purchasing a suitable card, there are so many options! Which is best, and which work with your braille display? In this session, we were joined by friend of the Braillists Ben Mustill-Rose to help make sense of them. He ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Many braille displays include an SD or Micro SD card slot. However, when it comes to purchasing a suitable card, there are so many options! Which is best, and which work with your braille display? In this session, we were joined by friend of the Braillists Ben Mustill-Rose to help make sense of them. He ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Introducing BrailleBlaster (Extra 73)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x073/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=727</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[According to its website, “BrailleBlaster™ is a braille transcription program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind to help transcribers provide blind students with braille textbooks on the first day of class.” It uses markup from source documents to automate formatting, and provides “tools to make advanced tasks quicker and easier.” Although it ... <a title="Introducing BrailleBlaster (Extra 73)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x073/" aria-label="Read more about Introducing BrailleBlaster (Extra 73)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[According to its website, “BrailleBlaster™ is a braille transcription program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind to help transcribers provide blind students with braille textbooks on the first day of class.” It uses markup from source]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Introducing BrailleBlaster]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to its website, “BrailleBlaster™ is a braille transcription program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind to help transcribers provide blind students with braille textbooks on the first day of class.” It uses markup from source documents to automate formatting, and provides “tools to make advanced tasks quicker and easier.” Although it ... <a title="Introducing BrailleBlaster (Extra 73)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x073/" aria-label="Read more about Introducing BrailleBlaster (Extra 73)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to its website, “BrailleBlaster™ is a braille transcription program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind to help transcribers provide blind students with braille textbooks on the first day of class.” It uses markup from source documents to automate formatting, and provides “tools to make advanced tasks quicker and easier.” Although it ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>42:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[According to its website, “BrailleBlaster™ is a braille transcription program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind to help transcribers provide blind students with braille textbooks on the first day of class.” It uses markup from source documents to automate formatting, and provides “tools to make advanced tasks quicker and easier.” Although it ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille (Extra 72)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x072/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=724</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just need a BRF file with no fuss, even though you know it might have the occasional error or won’t be formatted quite as you’d like. RoboBraille is one solution to this problem. It works with a large variety of file formats including PDF, Microsoft Word and plain text, and converts them to ... <a title="Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille (Extra 72)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x072/" aria-label="Read more about Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille (Extra 72)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just need a BRF file with no fuss, even though you know it might have the occasional error or won’t be formatted quite as you’d like. RoboBraille is one solution to this problem. It works with a large variety of file formats including PDF,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just need a BRF file with no fuss, even though you know it might have the occasional error or won’t be formatted quite as you’d like. RoboBraille is one solution to this problem. It works with a large variety of file formats including PDF, Microsoft Word and plain text, and converts them to ... <a title="Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille (Extra 72)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x072/" aria-label="Read more about Fully Automated Braille Translation with RoboBraille (Extra 72)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just need a BRF file with no fuss, even though you know it might have the occasional error or won’t be formatted quite as you’d like. RoboBraille is one solution to this problem. It works with a large variety of file formats including PDF, Microsoft Word and plain text, and converts them to ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:21</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you just need a BRF file with no fuss, even though you know it might have the occasional error or won’t be formatted quite as you’d like. RoboBraille is one solution to this problem. It works with a large variety of file formats including PDF, Microsoft Word and plain text, and converts them to ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille (Extra 71)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x071/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=723</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following our exploration of braille translators during National Braille Week, we were delighted to be joined by esteemed assistive technology pioneer Dean Martineau. Dean is a long term braille user and has spent many years developing his own personal braille shorthand system. In this Masterclass, Dean introduced us to the Biblos braille translator and demonstrated ... <a title="Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille (Extra 71)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x071/" aria-label="Read more about Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille (Extra 71)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following our exploration of braille translators during National Braille Week, we were delighted to be joined by esteemed assistive technology pioneer Dean Martineau. Dean is a long term braille user and has spent many years developing his own personal b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following our exploration of braille translators during National Braille Week, we were delighted to be joined by esteemed assistive technology pioneer Dean Martineau. Dean is a long term braille user and has spent many years developing his own personal braille shorthand system. In this Masterclass, Dean introduced us to the Biblos braille translator and demonstrated ... <a title="Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille (Extra 71)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x071/" aria-label="Read more about Free Braille Translators: Biblos, Sao Mai Braille and Send to Braille (Extra 71)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following our exploration of braille translators during National Braille Week, we were delighted to be joined by esteemed assistive technology pioneer Dean Martineau. Dean is a long term braille user and has spent many years developing his own personal braille shorthand system. In this Masterclass, Dean introduced us to the Biblos braille translator and demonstrated ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following our exploration of braille translators during National Braille Week, we were delighted to be joined by esteemed assistive technology pioneer Dean Martineau. Dean is a long term braille user and has spent many years developing his own personal braille shorthand system. In this Masterclass, Dean introduced us to the Biblos braille translator and demonstrated ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Cheers Volunteers 2024 (Extra 70)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x070/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=717</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[A message from our Chairman, Dave Williams, to thank our many volunteers this National Volunteers Week.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A message from our Chairman, Dave Williams, to thank our many volunteers this National Volunteers Week.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Cheers Volunteers 2024]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A message from our Chairman, Dave Williams, to thank our many volunteers this National Volunteers Week.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A message from our Chairman, Dave Williams, to thank our many volunteers this National Volunteers Week.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[A message from our Chairman, Dave Williams, to thank our many volunteers this National Volunteers Week.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury (Extra 69)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x069/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=715</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... <a title="From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury (Extra 69)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x069/" aria-label="Read more about From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury (Extra 69)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 20]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... <a title="From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury (Extra 69)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x069/" aria-label="Read more about From Print To Braille: A Deeper Dive Into Duxbury (Extra 69)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents (Extra 68)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x068/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=710</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... <a title="From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents (Extra 68)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x068/" aria-label="Read more about From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents (Extra 68)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 20]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... <a title="From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents (Extra 68)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x068/" aria-label="Read more about From Print To Braille: The Key to Accessible Word Documents (Extra 68)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[For many years now, Sight Scotland have championed National Braille Week, an opportunity to celebrate braille usage and raise awareness of the importance and value of braille. It runs in the second week of October, to coincide with World Sight Day. In 2023, we celebrated National Braille Week at the Braillists by running five Masterclasses, ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x067/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=704</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don&#8217;t hear very much about it. In this session, we were joined by Aj Ahmed, proprietor of AAT Solutions, an independent provider of ... <a title="The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x067/" aria-label="Read more about The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don&#8217;t hear very much about it. In this session, we were jo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Braille Features of Supernova]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don&#8217;t hear very much about it. In this session, we were joined by Aj Ahmed, proprietor of AAT Solutions, an independent provider of ... <a title="The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x067/" aria-label="Read more about The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don&#8217;t hear very much about it. In this session, we were joined by Aj Ahmed, proprietor of AAT Solutions, an independent provider of ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>51:42</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don&#8217;t hear very much about it. In this session, we were joined by Aj Ahmed, proprietor of AAT Solutions, an independent provider of ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x066/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=702</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros and cons of Bluetooth and USB Pairing and ... <a title="Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x066/" aria-label="Read more about Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros and cons of Bluetooth and USB Pairing and ... <a title="Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x066/" aria-label="Read more about Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros and cons of Bluetooth and USB Pairing and ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:01:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros and cons of Bluetooth and USB Pairing and ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x065/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=700</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a ... <a title="Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x065/" aria-label="Read more about Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a ... <a title="Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x065/" aria-label="Read more about Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>55:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Braille Shorthand Code (Extra 64)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x064/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=696</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when information needs to be written down at speed. The Braille Shorthand Code was one attempt ... <a title="The Braille Shorthand Code (Extra 64)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x064/" aria-label="Read more about The Braille Shorthand Code (Extra 64)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when infor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Braille Shorthand Code]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when information needs to be written down at speed. The Braille Shorthand Code was one attempt ... <a title="The Braille Shorthand Code (Extra 64)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x064/" aria-label="Read more about The Braille Shorthand Code (Extra 64)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when information needs to be written down at speed. The Braille Shorthand Code was one attempt ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[“What’s wrong with grade 2?” In many cases, nothing. It strikes a good balance between compactness, readability and lack of ambiguity. However, in some cases, a code which is even more compact than grade 2 is extremely advantageous, especially when information needs to be written down at speed. The Braille Shorthand Code was one attempt ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x063/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=695</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly contributes braille-related content to the AppleVis website, and presented a series of ... <a title="The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x063/" aria-label="Read more about The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly con]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly contributes braille-related content to the AppleVis website, and presented a series of ... <a title="The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x063/" aria-label="Read more about The New Braille Features in iOS 16 and 17 (Extra 63)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly contributes braille-related content to the AppleVis website, and presented a series of ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[iOS 17 was released last September, bosting a number of significant braille enhancements. In this Masterclass, we were joined by Scott Davert to find out more. Scott is well regarded in the blind community as an expert in braille on iOS. He regularly contributes braille-related content to the AppleVis website, and presented a series of ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x062/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=689</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be designed and produced. This session was presented jointly by Jeff Bashton, former Visual Impairment Adviser ... <a title="Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x062/" aria-label="Read more about Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be desi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Tactile Diagrams at the Open University]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be designed and produced. This session was presented jointly by Jeff Bashton, former Visual Impairment Adviser ... <a title="Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x062/" aria-label="Read more about Tactile Diagrams at the Open University (Extra 62)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be designed and produced. This session was presented jointly by Jeff Bashton, former Visual Impairment Adviser ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:03:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Getting tactile diagrams at University is often not as easy as it should be. However, the Open University has an excellent reputation for accessibility, and has developed robust processes for students to request diagrams and for those diagrams to be designed and produced. This session was presented jointly by Jeff Bashton, former Visual Impairment Adviser ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille Into Christmas (Extra 61)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x061/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=671</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And what part does braille play in all ... <a title="Braille Into Christmas (Extra 61)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x061/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Into Christmas (Extra 61)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Into Christmas]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And what part does braille play in all ... <a title="Braille Into Christmas (Extra 61)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x061/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Into Christmas (Extra 61)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And what part does braille play in all ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56:29</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, a few people joined us for a cosy fireside chat to round off the year on Tuesday 19 December. How do you write and address your Christmas cards? How do you know whose Christmas presents are whose? And what part does braille play in all ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x060/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=660</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or BRF files, but you want to read Word ... <a title="Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x060/" aria-label="Read more about Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or B]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Transferring Content to your Braille Display]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or BRF files, but you want to read Word ... <a title="Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x060/" aria-label="Read more about Transferring Content to your Braille Display (Extra 60)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or BRF files, but you want to read Word ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>58:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Have you ever downloaded a book from Bookshare or Reading Services, but struggled to extract the zip file? Have you ever had a BRF file emailed to you, but not been able to copy it to your braille display? Does your braille display only support text or BRF files, but you want to read Word ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x059/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=657</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But what can you do to improve your reading skills once you have learned all the letters ... <a title="Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x059/" aria-label="Read more about Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But what can you do to improve your reading skills once you have learned all the letters ... <a title="Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x059/" aria-label="Read more about Revitalise your Braille Reading Technique (Extra 59)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But what can you do to improve your reading skills once you have learned all the letters ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:21:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re new to braille or an experienced braillist, reading is an important and fundamental process. To fully appreciate the brilliance of braille for use in daily life, reading is something you should enjoy and feel comfortable with. But what can you do to improve your reading skills once you have learned all the letters ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x058/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=656</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other ... <a title="An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x058/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to the Orbit Reader]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other ... <a title="An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x058/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/656/x058.mp3" length="147227215" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:16:41</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>UEB Indicators: How to show capitals, bold, italics, underline and more (Extra 57)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x057/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Programming for the Canute Console (Extra 56)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Six Dots to Success: What Braille Means to Me and Panel (Extra 55)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Six Dots to Success: Braille for Leisure (Extra 54)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x054/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The fourth of a series of recordings from the recent Six Dots to Success conference held in collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology Ltd. This episode features a recording of one of the breakout rooms.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Six Dots to Success: Braille in Higher Education and Employment (Extra 53)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x053/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Meet Hable One: the Portable Bluetooth Controller for your Smartphone (Extra 52)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hable One is a powerful, fun and exciting way for you to interact with your smartphone or tablet using braille. As well as being a fully functional braille keyboard, supporting both grades 1 and 2, it also serves as a wireless remote control for every aspect of your smartphone or tablet, from moving around the ... <a title="Meet Hable One: the Portable Bluetooth Controller for your Smartphone (Extra 52)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x052/" aria-label="Read more about Meet Hable One: the Portable Bluetooth Controller for your Smartphone (Extra 52)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hable One is a powerful, fun and exciting way for you to interact with your smartphone or tablet using braille. As well as being a fully functional braille keyboard, supporting both grades 1 and 2, it also serves as a wireless remote control for every as]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Six Dots to Success: Braille at School (Extra 51)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Introducing Git (Extra 50)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x050/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[According to Wikipedia, Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in any set of computer files, usually used for coordinating work among programmers collaboratively developing source code during software development. Luckily for us ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Introducing Git]]></itunes:title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Six Dots to Success: Welcome, Keynote and Braille for Beginners (Extra 49)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x049/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The first of a series of recordings from the recent Six Dots to Success conference held in collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology Ltd. This episode includes:]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Introducing Linux (Extra 48)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x048/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Linux: it powers everything from laptops to toasters, braille displays to coasters. You may have heard of the world’s most popular operating system if you follow technology related news, but what is it and how do you get started exactly? In the second of our computer science themed Masterclasses, we explored how to get started ... <a title="Introducing Linux (Extra 48)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x048/" aria-label="Read more about Introducing Linux (Extra 48)">Read more</a>]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Festive Fun: More Christmas Pictures with a Perkins Brailler (Extra 47)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x047/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our last Masterclass before the Christmas break, we’re delighted that Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind), was able to join us again. Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brail]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Festive Fun: More Christmas Pictures with a Perkins Brailler]]></itunes:title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>55:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In our last Masterclass before the Christmas break, we’re delighted that Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind), was able to join us again. Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Battle of the Braille Keyboards (Extra 46)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x046/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=590</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[There are two well-known braille keyboards on the market today, the Orbit Writer and the Hable One. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would suit your needs best? On Tuesday 4 October 2022, we were joined by a user of each keyboard. They told us more about how their preferred keyboard ... <a title="Battle of the Braille Keyboards (Extra 46)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x046/" aria-label="Read more about Battle of the Braille Keyboards (Extra 46)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are two well-known braille keyboards on the market today, the Orbit Writer and the Hable One. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would suit your needs best? On Tuesday 4 October 2022, we were joined by a user of each key]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Battle of the Braille Keyboards]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are two well-known braille keyboards on the market today, the Orbit Writer and the Hable One. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would suit your needs best? On Tuesday 4 October 2022, we were joined by a user of each keyboard. They told us more about how their preferred keyboard ... <a title="Battle of the Braille Keyboards (Extra 46)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x046/" aria-label="Read more about Battle of the Braille Keyboards (Extra 46)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are two well-known braille keyboards on the market today, the Orbit Writer and the Hable One. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would suit your needs best? On Tuesday 4 October 2022, we were joined by a user of each keyboard. They told us more about how their preferred keyboard ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>59:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[There are two well-known braille keyboards on the market today, the Orbit Writer and the Hable One. What are the similarities? What are the differences? Which one would suit your needs best? On Tuesday 4 October 2022, we were joined by a user of each keyboard. They told us more about how their preferred keyboard ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Getting to Know RNIB Reading Services (Extra 45)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x045/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=581</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Connor Scott-Gardner is an avid reader, and on Tuesday 6 September 2022 he demonstrated how to download books from RNIB Reading Services, transfer them to a braille display and read them. He also explained how Reading Services differs from other offerings from RNIB and elsewhere. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Connor Scott-Gardner is an avid reader, and on Tuesday 6 September 2022 he demonstrated how to download books from RNIB Reading Services, transfer them to a braille display and read them. He also explained how Reading Services differs from other offering]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Getting to Know RNIB Reading Services]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Connor Scott-Gardner is an avid reader, and on Tuesday 6 September 2022 he demonstrated how to download books from RNIB Reading Services, transfer them to a braille display and read them. He also explained how Reading Services differs from other offerings from RNIB and elsewhere. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/581/x045.mp3" length="99874689" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Connor Scott-Gardner is an avid reader, and on Tuesday 6 September 2022 he demonstrated how to download books from RNIB Reading Services, transfer them to a braille display and read them. He also explained how Reading Services differs from other offerings from RNIB and elsewhere. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>52:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Connor Scott-Gardner is an avid reader, and on Tuesday 6 September 2022 he demonstrated how to download books from RNIB Reading Services, transfer them to a braille display and read them. He also explained how Reading Services differs from other offerings from RNIB and elsewhere. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More (Extra 44)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x044/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=579</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android device, it’s highly likely that you can braille in grade 2 directly on the touch screen and have it back translated instantly – a perfect replacement for the on screen keyboard. In this episode, Matthew Horspool and special guest Chris Norman demonstrate how this works on both ... <a title="Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More (Extra 44)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x044/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More (Extra 44)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android device, it’s highly likely that you can braille in grade 2 directly on the touch screen and have it back translated instantly – a perfect replacement for the on screen keyboard. In this episode, Matthew Horspool and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android device, it’s highly likely that you can braille in grade 2 directly on the touch screen and have it back translated instantly – a perfect replacement for the on screen keyboard. In this episode, Matthew Horspool and special guest Chris Norman demonstrate how this works on both ... <a title="Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More (Extra 44)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x044/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Without a Braille Display: Braille Screen Input and More (Extra 44)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/579/x044.mp3" length="102520371" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android device, it’s highly likely that you can braille in grade 2 directly on the touch screen and have it back translated instantly – a perfect replacement for the on screen keyboard. In this episode, Matthew Horspool and special guest Chris Norman demonstrate how this works on both ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53:24</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android device, it’s highly likely that you can braille in grade 2 directly on the touch screen and have it back translated instantly – a perfect replacement for the on screen keyboard. In this episode, Matthew Horspool and special guest Chris Norman demonstrate how this works on both ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Formatting Your Braille (Extra 43)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x043/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=470</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[It’s often said in the industry that garbage in = garbage out, but what does this mean in practice? On 17 May 2022, our Chairman Dave Williams held a conversation with Kawal Gucukoglu, who worked for many years as a braille transcriber at RNIB. They discussed the principals of effective braille layout – headings, paragraphs, ... <a title="Formatting Your Braille (Extra 43)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x043/" aria-label="Read more about Formatting Your Braille (Extra 43)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s often said in the industry that garbage in = garbage out, but what does this mean in practice? On 17 May 2022, our Chairman Dave Williams held a conversation with Kawal Gucukoglu, who worked for many years as a braille transcriber at RNIB. They disc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Formatting Your Braille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s often said in the industry that garbage in = garbage out, but what does this mean in practice? On 17 May 2022, our Chairman Dave Williams held a conversation with Kawal Gucukoglu, who worked for many years as a braille transcriber at RNIB. They discussed the principals of effective braille layout – headings, paragraphs, ... <a title="Formatting Your Braille (Extra 43)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x043/" aria-label="Read more about Formatting Your Braille (Extra 43)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/470/x043.mp3" length="112982725" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s often said in the industry that garbage in = garbage out, but what does this mean in practice? On 17 May 2022, our Chairman Dave Williams held a conversation with Kawal Gucukoglu, who worked for many years as a braille transcriber at RNIB. They discussed the principals of effective braille layout – headings, paragraphs, ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>58:51</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It’s often said in the industry that garbage in = garbage out, but what does this mean in practice? On 17 May 2022, our Chairman Dave Williams held a conversation with Kawal Gucukoglu, who worked for many years as a braille transcriber at RNIB. They discussed the principals of effective braille layout – headings, paragraphs, ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille Technology in Everyday Life (Extra 42)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x042/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=467</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this session, Matthew Horspool explains how braille is still relevant in the 21st century and demonstrates how free and low-cost braille technology is significantly improving the independence and productivity of blind and partially sighted people of all ages. We paid particular attention to Braille Screen Input and the Orbit Reader, both of which are ... <a title="Braille Technology in Everyday Life (Extra 42)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x042/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Technology in Everyday Life (Extra 42)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this session, Matthew Horspool explains how braille is still relevant in the 21st century and demonstrates how free and low-cost braille technology is significantly improving the independence and productivity of blind and partially sighted people of a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Technology in Everyday Life]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this session, Matthew Horspool explains how braille is still relevant in the 21st century and demonstrates how free and low-cost braille technology is significantly improving the independence and productivity of blind and partially sighted people of all ages. We paid particular attention to Braille Screen Input and the Orbit Reader, both of which are ... <a title="Braille Technology in Everyday Life (Extra 42)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x042/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Technology in Everyday Life (Extra 42)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/467/x042.mp3" length="105416828" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this session, Matthew Horspool explains how braille is still relevant in the 21st century and demonstrates how free and low-cost braille technology is significantly improving the independence and productivity of blind and partially sighted people of all ages. We paid particular attention to Braille Screen Input and the Orbit Reader, both of which are ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this session, Matthew Horspool explains how braille is still relevant in the 21st century and demonstrates how free and low-cost braille technology is significantly improving the independence and productivity of blind and partially sighted people of all ages. We paid particular attention to Braille Screen Input and the Orbit Reader, both of which are ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler (Extra 41)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x041/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=458</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Perkins Brailler has been a staple in the lives of braille users ever since the first one was manufactured in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1951. To this day, the Perkins is widely considered to be the most durable braille device on the market, with machines over 50 years old still going strong. They are so ... <a title="Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler (Extra 41)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x041/" aria-label="Read more about Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler (Extra 41)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Perkins Brailler has been a staple in the lives of braille users ever since the first one was manufactured in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1951. To this day, the Perkins is widely considered to be the most durable braille device on the market, with ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Perkins Brailler has been a staple in the lives of braille users ever since the first one was manufactured in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1951. To this day, the Perkins is widely considered to be the most durable braille device on the market, with machines over 50 years old still going strong. They are so ... <a title="Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler (Extra 41)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x041/" aria-label="Read more about Care and Usage of your Perkins Brailler (Extra 41)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/458/x041.mp3" length="119990229" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Perkins Brailler has been a staple in the lives of braille users ever since the first one was manufactured in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1951. To this day, the Perkins is widely considered to be the most durable braille device on the market, with machines over 50 years old still going strong. They are so ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Perkins Brailler has been a staple in the lives of braille users ever since the first one was manufactured in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1951. To this day, the Perkins is widely considered to be the most durable braille device on the market, with machines over 50 years old still going strong. They are so ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille on iOS, Part 3 (Extra 40)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x040/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=455</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, for the third and final part of his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National Center ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 3 (Extra 40)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x040/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 3 (Extra 40)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, for the third and final part of his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Rese]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille on iOS, Part 3]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, for the third and final part of his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National Center ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 3 (Extra 40)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x040/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 3 (Extra 40)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/455/x040.mp3" length="107163062" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, for the third and final part of his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National Center ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>55:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, for the third and final part of his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National Center ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille on iOS, Part 2 (Extra 39)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x039/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=453</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following the first successful Masterclass, we were delighted to have been joined once again by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, to continue his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 2 (Extra 39)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x039/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 2 (Extra 39)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following the first successful Masterclass, we were delighted to have been joined once again by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, to continue his exploration of this winning combination. Scott ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille on iOS, Part 2]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following the first successful Masterclass, we were delighted to have been joined once again by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, to continue his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 2 (Extra 39)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x039/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 2 (Extra 39)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/453/x039.mp3" length="138528390" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following the first successful Masterclass, we were delighted to have been joined once again by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, to continue his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:12:09</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following the first successful Masterclass, we were delighted to have been joined once again by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the use of iOS with a braille display, to continue his exploration of this winning combination. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille on iOS, Part 1 (Extra 38)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x038/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=450</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Following our brief introduction to Braille on iOS last year, we’re delighted this year to have been joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the topic, to explore this winning combination in more detail. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 1 (Extra 38)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x038/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 1 (Extra 38)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following our brief introduction to Braille on iOS last year, we’re delighted this year to have been joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the topic, to explore this winning combination in more detail. Scott is the Coordinator]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille on iOS, Part 1]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following our brief introduction to Braille on iOS last year, we’re delighted this year to have been joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the topic, to explore this winning combination in more detail. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National ... <a title="Braille on iOS, Part 1 (Extra 38)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x038/" aria-label="Read more about Braille on iOS, Part 1 (Extra 38)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/450/x038.mp3" length="109978435" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following our brief introduction to Braille on iOS last year, we’re delighted this year to have been joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the topic, to explore this winning combination in more detail. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Following our brief introduction to Braille on iOS last year, we’re delighted this year to have been joined by Scott Davert, one of the most well-known authorities on the topic, to explore this winning combination in more detail. Scott is the Coordinator at the Technology, Research and Innovation Center, part of the Helen Keller National ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser (Extra 37)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x037/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=446</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In our first Masterclass of 2022, Matthew Horspool tackled the hows, whys and wherefores of braille embossers: choosing them, setting them up and making the most of them. The session covered: The purpose and function of an embosser and why you might want one Different types of embosser Different types of paper Connectivity options The ... <a title="Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser (Extra 37)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x037/" aria-label="Read more about Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser (Extra 37)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our first Masterclass of 2022, Matthew Horspool tackled the hows, whys and wherefores of braille embossers: choosing them, setting them up and making the most of them. The session covered: The purpose and function of an embosser and why you might want]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In our first Masterclass of 2022, Matthew Horspool tackled the hows, whys and wherefores of braille embossers: choosing them, setting them up and making the most of them. The session covered: The purpose and function of an embosser and why you might want one Different types of embosser Different types of paper Connectivity options The ... <a title="Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser (Extra 37)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x037/" aria-label="Read more about Choosing and Setting UP Your Embosser (Extra 37)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our first Masterclass of 2022, Matthew Horspool tackled the hows, whys and wherefores of braille embossers: choosing them, setting them up and making the most of them. The session covered: The purpose and function of an embosser and why you might want one Different types of embosser Different types of paper Connectivity options The ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>54:31</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In our first Masterclass of 2022, Matthew Horspool tackled the hows, whys and wherefores of braille embossers: choosing them, setting them up and making the most of them. The session covered: The purpose and function of an embosser and why you might want one Different types of embosser Different types of paper Connectivity options The ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Drawing Stars with your Perkins (Extra 36)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x036/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=441</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Happy Christmas! In this special episode, James Bowden talks us through drawing some stars. The instructions are provided in written form below: Star 1 Line 1: ow sign (Dots 246); comma (dot 2) Star 2 Line 1: o (dots 135; k (dots 13) Star 3 Line 1: capital sign (dot 6); ar sign (dots 345); ... <a title="Drawing Stars with your Perkins (Extra 36)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x036/" aria-label="Read more about Drawing Stars with your Perkins (Extra 36)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Happy Christmas! In this special episode, James Bowden talks us through drawing some stars. The instructions are provided in written form below: Star 1 Line 1: ow sign (Dots 246); comma (dot 2) Star 2 Line 1: o (dots 135; k (dots 13) Star 3 Line 1: capit]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Drawing Stars with your Perkins]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Christmas! In this special episode, James Bowden talks us through drawing some stars. The instructions are provided in written form below: Star 1 Line 1: ow sign (Dots 246); comma (dot 2) Star 2 Line 1: o (dots 135; k (dots 13) Star 3 Line 1: capital sign (dot 6); ar sign (dots 345); ... <a title="Drawing Stars with your Perkins (Extra 36)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x036/" aria-label="Read more about Drawing Stars with your Perkins (Extra 36)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Christmas! In this special episode, James Bowden talks us through drawing some stars. The instructions are provided in written form below: Star 1 Line 1: ow sign (Dots 246); comma (dot 2) Star 2 Line 1: o (dots 135; k (dots 13) Star 3 Line 1: capital sign (dot 6); ar sign (dots 345); ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>10:44</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Happy Christmas! In this special episode, James Bowden talks us through drawing some stars. The instructions are provided in written form below: Star 1 Line 1: ow sign (Dots 246); comma (dot 2) Star 2 Line 1: o (dots 135; k (dots 13) Star 3 Line 1: capital sign (dot 6); ar sign (dots 345); ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins (Extra 35)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x035/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=440</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes. In this session, ... <a title="Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins (Extra 35)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x035/" aria-label="Read more about Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins (Extra 35)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 diffe]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes. In this session, ... <a title="Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins (Extra 35)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x035/" aria-label="Read more about Drawing Pictures With Your Perkins (Extra 35)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/440/x035.mp3" length="108981184" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes. In this session, ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>56:46</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes. In this session, ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2 (Extra 34)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x034/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=436</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the second in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session covered sources of ... <a title="Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2 (Extra 34)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x034/" aria-label="Read more about Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2 (Extra 34)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the second in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology inclu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the second in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session covered sources of ... <a title="Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2 (Extra 34)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x034/" aria-label="Read more about Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 2 (Extra 34)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/436/x034.mp3" length="95130853" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the second in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session covered sources of ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>49:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the second in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session covered sources of ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1 (Extra 33)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x033/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=428</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the first in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session primarily discuss the ... <a title="Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1 (Extra 33)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x033/" aria-label="Read more about Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1 (Extra 33)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the first in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology includ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the first in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session primarily discuss the ... <a title="Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1 (Extra 33)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x033/" aria-label="Read more about Leisure Reading with Refreshable Braille, Part 1 (Extra 33)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/428/x033.mp3" length="100472371" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the first in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session primarily discuss the ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>52:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We were delighted to have been joined by Sean Randall for the first in a two-part series. Sean is something of a computing and IT mastermind and now works at New College Worcester, training many of their students in the use of assistive technology including screen readers and braille displays. This session primarily discuss the ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Computer Braille (Extra 32)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x032/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=416</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What is computer braille? Are there different flavours? What are all the signs? Why would you want to use it? Is it still relevant now that we have UEB? The latest occasional Masterclass from RNIB’s braille expert James Bowden answered all of these questions and more. This session was recorded on Tuesday 21 September 2021. ... <a title="An Introduction to Computer Braille (Extra 32)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x032/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Computer Braille (Extra 32)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What is computer braille? Are there different flavours? What are all the signs? Why would you want to use it? Is it still relevant now that we have UEB? The latest occasional Masterclass from RNIB’s braille expert James Bowden answered all of these quest]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Computer Braille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What is computer braille? Are there different flavours? What are all the signs? Why would you want to use it? Is it still relevant now that we have UEB? The latest occasional Masterclass from RNIB’s braille expert James Bowden answered all of these questions and more. This session was recorded on Tuesday 21 September 2021. ... <a title="An Introduction to Computer Braille (Extra 32)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x032/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Computer Braille (Extra 32)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/416/x032.mp3" length="93389635" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is computer braille? Are there different flavours? What are all the signs? Why would you want to use it? Is it still relevant now that we have UEB? The latest occasional Masterclass from RNIB’s braille expert James Bowden answered all of these questions and more. This session was recorded on Tuesday 21 September 2021. ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>48:38</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What is computer braille? Are there different flavours? What are all the signs? Why would you want to use it? Is it still relevant now that we have UEB? The latest occasional Masterclass from RNIB’s braille expert James Bowden answered all of these questions and more. This session was recorded on Tuesday 21 September 2021. ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Using Braille on the Internet (Extra 31)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x031/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=415</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Chairman of the Braillists, explored how to use braille displays with various combinations of screen reader and web browser, unpicked some of the jargon that appears on the display, and explained how to navigate without a QWERTY keyboard or touch screen. This session was recorded on Tuesday 7 September 2021. For further information ... <a title="Using Braille on the Internet (Extra 31)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x031/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille on the Internet (Extra 31)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Chairman of the Braillists, explored how to use braille displays with various combinations of screen reader and web browser, unpicked some of the jargon that appears on the display, and explained how to navigate without a QWERTY keyboard o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Using Braille on the Internet]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Chairman of the Braillists, explored how to use braille displays with various combinations of screen reader and web browser, unpicked some of the jargon that appears on the display, and explained how to navigate without a QWERTY keyboard or touch screen. This session was recorded on Tuesday 7 September 2021. For further information ... <a title="Using Braille on the Internet (Extra 31)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x031/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille on the Internet (Extra 31)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/415/x031.mp3" length="110049488" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Chairman of the Braillists, explored how to use braille displays with various combinations of screen reader and web browser, unpicked some of the jargon that appears on the display, and explained how to navigate without a QWERTY keyboard or touch screen. This session was recorded on Tuesday 7 September 2021. For further information ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>57:19</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Chairman of the Braillists, explored how to use braille displays with various combinations of screen reader and web browser, unpicked some of the jargon that appears on the display, and explained how to navigate without a QWERTY keyboard or touch screen. This session was recorded on Tuesday 7 September 2021. For further information ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x030/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=407</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be omitted, and provisions for reducing spaces and new lines. Whilst it’s ... <a title="An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x030/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be om]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Grade 3]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be omitted, and provisions for reducing spaces and new lines. Whilst it’s ... <a title="An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x030/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Grade 3 (Extra 30)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/407/x030.mp3" length="101753834" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be omitted, and provisions for reducing spaces and new lines. Whilst it’s ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Most of us know about grade 2, of course, with its 180 contractions designed to make braille quicker to read and write and occupy less space. Grade 3 extends this concept still further with over 300 additional contractions, rules to allow vowels to be omitted, and provisions for reducing spaces and new lines. Whilst it’s ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x029/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=398</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settings of a particular screen reader. This time it was JAWS. ... <a title="JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x029/" aria-label="Read more about JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settings of a particular screen reader. This time it was JAWS. ... <a title="JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x029/" aria-label="Read more about JAWS and Braille: A Closer Look (Extra 29)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/398/x029.mp3" length="117274330" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settings of a particular screen reader. This time it was JAWS. ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:01:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In Using Braille on Windows, we introduced you to the basics of making a braille display work with various screen readers. In this session, we took this to the next level in the first of an occasional series of Masterclasses looking at the braille settings of a particular screen reader. This time it was JAWS. ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 3 (Extra 28)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x028/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=394</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[After a recap of octave signs and intervals, this session covered: Word signs Ties and slurs Phrase marks You can follow Stuart on Twittre (@stuartlawler)]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After a recap of octave signs and intervals, this session covered: Word signs Ties and slurs Phrase marks You can follow Stuart on Twittre (@stuartlawler)]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Music: Let's Tackle the Basics, Session 3]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[After a recap of octave signs and intervals, this session covered: Word signs Ties and slurs Phrase marks You can follow Stuart on Twittre (@stuartlawler)]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a recap of octave signs and intervals, this session covered: Word signs Ties and slurs Phrase marks You can follow Stuart on Twittre (@stuartlawler)]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>22:30</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet (Extra 27)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x027/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=390</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an inexpensive braille display such as an Orbit Reader, and Amazons Kindle store which offers access ... <a title="The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet (Extra 27)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x027/" aria-label="Read more about The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet (Extra 27)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an inexpensive braille display such as an Orbit Reader, and Amazons Kindle store which offers access ... <a title="The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet (Extra 27)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x027/" aria-label="Read more about The Most Inexpensive Braille Reading Setup in the World? Introducing Braille on the Amazon Fire Tablet (Extra 27)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an inexpensive braille display such as an Orbit Reader, and Amazons Kindle store which offers access ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:05:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Over the years, blind people have benefitted from incredible enhancements in the fields of electronic braille and accessibility in general. In fact, it’s now possible to purchase a fully accessible Amazon Fire tablet for under £50 which, pared with an inexpensive braille display such as an Orbit Reader, and Amazons Kindle store which offers access ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=385</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is for you. Emma Williams led the session ... <a title="Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x026/" aria-label="Read more about Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille in the Kitchen]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is for you. Emma Williams led the session ... <a title="Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x026/" aria-label="Read more about Braille in the Kitchen (Extra 26)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is for you. Emma Williams led the session ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:55</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Masterclass has a more low tech flavour as we take a wander into the heart of the household. If you’ve ever wondered how to read braille recipes without ruining them or what to do when the label is too big for the jar, this session is for you. Emma Williams led the session ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 2 (Extra 25)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x025/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=382</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:00 PM in the UK and Ireland. The next teaching session ... <a title="Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 2 (Extra 25)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x025/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 2 (Extra 25)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Music: Let's Tackle the Basics, Session 2]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:00 PM in the UK and Ireland. The next teaching session ... <a title="Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 2 (Extra 25)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x025/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics, Session 2 (Extra 25)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:00 PM in the UK and Ireland. The next teaching session ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this session, we covered: Rests: quaver, crotchet, minim, semibreve and dotted versions of the above Clef signs: treble (G) and bass (F) Octave signs and their use Interval signs and their use A mid-month clinic will take place on Monday 14 June at 8:00 PM in the UK and Ireland. The next teaching session ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x024/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=379</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... <a title="An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x024/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to us]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Braille on Android]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... <a title="An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x024/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Braille on Android (Extra 24)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[If you’re a blind Android user, you’re bound to have come across Steve Nutt at Computer Room Services. He’s blind himself, been in the accessible smartphone business for over 20 years, and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to using smartphones with braille displays. We’re delighted that he joined us ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x023/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=370</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and notetaker users have used them to transfer files from one brand of braille device to another. But ... <a title="What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x023/" aria-label="Read more about What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and noteta]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[What is a BRF and Why would you Want one?]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and notetaker users have used them to transfer files from one brand of braille device to another. But ... <a title="What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x023/" aria-label="Read more about What is a BRF and Why would you Want one? (Extra 23)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/370/x023.mp3" length="120858230" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and notetaker users have used them to transfer files from one brand of braille device to another. But ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We’re starting to hear more and more about BRF files. They’re the default braille format on platforms such as RNIB Reading Services; they’re regularly used in the transcription industry to share braille versions of documents between producers; and notetaker users have used them to transfer files from one brand of braille device to another. But ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x022/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=367</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values &#8211; quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement &#8211; 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key signatures and their placement &#8211; D major (2 sharps), A major (3 sharps), B major (5 ... <a title="Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x022/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values &#8211; quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement &#8211; 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille Music: Let's Tackle the Basics!]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values &#8211; quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement &#8211; 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key signatures and their placement &#8211; D major (2 sharps), A major (3 sharps), B major (5 ... <a title="Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x022/" aria-label="Read more about Braille Music: Let&#8217;s Tackle the Basics! (Extra 22)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values &#8211; quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement &#8211; 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key signatures and their placement &#8211; D major (2 sharps), A major (3 sharps), B major (5 ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:04:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Topics covered in this session: Debunking some myths Notes and note values &#8211; quavers, crotchets, minims, semibreves and dotted notes Sharp, flat and natural signs Time signatures and their placement &#8211; 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, common time, 6/8, 9/8 Key signatures and their placement &#8211; D major (2 sharps), A major (3 sharps), B major (5 ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x021/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=364</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braille displays and guide to choosing the right one. On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Jackie talked us through ... <a title="How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x021/" aria-label="Read more about How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braill]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[How to Choose your Braille Display]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braille displays and guide to choosing the right one. On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Jackie talked us through ... <a title="How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x021/" aria-label="Read more about How to Choose your Braille Display (Extra 21)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/364/x021.mp3" length="123146138" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braille displays and guide to choosing the right one. On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Jackie talked us through ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:04:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We were delighted to be joined by renowned braille display expert Jackie Brown. Jackie is a freelance writer, regular reviewer of braille technology, and author of “Braille On Display” (published by Mosen Consulting), a comprehensive comparison of braille displays and guide to choosing the right one. On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Jackie talked us through ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon (Extra 20)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x020/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=360</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of Directors of NFB and President of the Utah State Division. He told us ... <a title="What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon (Extra 20)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x020/" aria-label="Read more about What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon (Extra 20)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of D]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of Directors of NFB and President of the Utah State Division. He told us ... <a title="What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon (Extra 20)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x020/" aria-label="Read more about What has the Federation ever done for Us? with Everette Bacon (Extra 20)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/360/x020.mp3" length="92333560" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of Directors of NFB and President of the Utah State Division. He told us ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:04:07</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[On Friday 28 August 2020, Everette Bacon joined a Braillists Foundation Stay Safe: Stay Connected call to talk about how the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) promotes braille literacy across the United States. Everette is a member of the Board of Directors of NFB and President of the Utah State Division. He told us ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x019/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=355</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean for braille readers in the UK and around the world. The Braillists Foundation and colleagues from ... <a title="Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x019/" aria-label="Read more about Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Your Braille Library Questions Answered]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean for braille readers in the UK and around the world. The Braillists Foundation and colleagues from ... <a title="Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x019/" aria-label="Read more about Your Braille Library Questions Answered (Extra 19)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean for braille readers in the UK and around the world. The Braillists Foundation and colleagues from ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:17:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[RNIB, which operates one of Europe’s largest braille lending libraries, has recently announced changes to the way books will be produced from April 2021. Since the announcement, there has naturally been much discussion about what these changes will mean for braille readers in the UK and around the world. The Braillists Foundation and colleagues from ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x018/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=352</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in public places. This session was recorded on Tuesday 16 March 2021. For further information please ... <a title="Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x018/" aria-label="Read more about Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in pub]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Advocating for Braille in the Wider World]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in public places. This session was recorded on Tuesday 16 March 2021. For further information please ... <a title="Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x018/" aria-label="Read more about Advocating for Braille in the Wider World (Extra 18)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/352/x018.mp3" length="120543088" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in public places. This session was recorded on Tuesday 16 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session talked through advocacy strategies that you can use to facilitate access to braille in the wider world. This includes having healthcare and other personal communication sent to you in braille, as well as advocating for braille signage in public places. This session was recorded on Tuesday 16 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education (Extra 17)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x017/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=350</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and braille signage in work or education. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 ... <a title="Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education (Extra 17)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x017/" aria-label="Read more about Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education (Extra 17)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and brai]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and braille signage in work or education. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 ... <a title="Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education (Extra 17)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x017/" aria-label="Read more about Getting the Braille you Need in Work or Education (Extra 17)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/350/x017.mp3" length="123595026" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and braille signage in work or education. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:04:22</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session covered how to obtain braille through the Access To Work and Disabled Students Allowance schemes. We talked about how to advocate for the braille you need and what options you have. We also looked at advocating for braille textbooks and braille signage in work or education. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x016/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=347</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 March 2021. For further information please ... <a title="Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x016/" aria-label="Read more about Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 March 2021. For further information please ... <a title="Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x016/" aria-label="Read more about Notetaking: Making Notes for Yourself (Extra 16)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/347/x016.mp3" length="119843425" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:25</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session looked at how to take effective notes in braille for your own personal use. We covered increasing your speed when note taking, ways to organise your notes and the tools that you may wish to use. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 March 2021. For further information please ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x015/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=343</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[If you are required to take notes as part of a team, whether that&#8217;s in a meeting or for group projects, this session is for you! Led by Matthew Horspool, it guides you through using braille to take notes that are also visually accessible. We talked specifically about taking notes using a braille display, and ... <a title="Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x015/" aria-label="Read more about Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you are required to take notes as part of a team, whether that&#8217;s in a meeting or for group projects, this session is for you! Led by Matthew Horspool, it guides you through using braille to take notes that are also visually accessible. We talked]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Notetaking: Making Notes for Others]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are required to take notes as part of a team, whether that&#8217;s in a meeting or for group projects, this session is for you! Led by Matthew Horspool, it guides you through using braille to take notes that are also visually accessible. We talked specifically about taking notes using a braille display, and ... <a title="Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x015/" aria-label="Read more about Notetaking: Making Notes for Others (Extra 15)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/343/x015.mp3" length="119696303" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you are required to take notes as part of a team, whether that&#8217;s in a meeting or for group projects, this session is for you! Led by Matthew Horspool, it guides you through using braille to take notes that are also visually accessible. We talked specifically about taking notes using a braille display, and ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:02:20</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x014/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=340</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation script, using cue cards and the best way to set up your braille display or hard ... <a title="Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x014/" aria-label="Read more about Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation scr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Braille for Public Speaking]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation script, using cue cards and the best way to set up your braille display or hard ... <a title="Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x014/" aria-label="Read more about Braille for Public Speaking (Extra 14)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/340/x014.mp3" length="116156189" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation script, using cue cards and the best way to set up your braille display or hard ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:30</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session guided participants through using braille to present more effectively, especially useful if you need to deliver speeches for work, school, or as part of one of your interests. We covered writing a presentation script, using cue cards and the best way to set up your braille display or hard ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x013/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=338</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 February 2021. For further information ... <a title="Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x013/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver mo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Using Braille as a Presentation Tool]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 February 2021. For further information ... <a title="Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x013/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille as a Presentation Tool (Extra 13)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/338/x013.mp3" length="123049172" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 February 2021. For further information ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:04:05</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session covered using a braille display with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. We guided you through how braille output works with these applications and the ways in which braille output can enable you to deliver more effective presentations. This session was recorded on Tuesday 9 February 2021. For further information ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Using Braille on iOS (Extra 12)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x012/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=335</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further informatio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Using Braille on iOS]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/335/x012.mp3" length="117075699" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:59</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by Matthew Horspool, this session explained how to pair a braille display with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and how to get the most out of using braille with these devices. This session was recorded on Tuesday 2 February 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Using Braille on Windows (Extra 11)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x011/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=331</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Using Braille on Windows]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/331/x011.mp3" length="117001302" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:56</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by Holly Scott-Gardner, this session explained how to pair a windows PC with a braille display, which screen readers support braille output and some tips and tricks for using braille output. This session was recorded on Tuesday 26 January 2021. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Unified English Braille (Extra 10)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x010/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=327</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, this session answered questions such as: How does UEB differ from Standard English Braille? Where can you learn about the changes? What tips and tricks are there for switching to UEB? This session was recorded on Tuesday 19 January 2021. For further information please visit the ... <a title="An Introduction to Unified English Braille (Extra 10)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x010/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Unified English Braille (Extra 10)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, this session answered questions such as: How does UEB differ from Standard English Braille? Where can you learn about the changes? What tips and tricks are there for switching to UEB? This session w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Unified English Braille]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, this session answered questions such as: How does UEB differ from Standard English Braille? Where can you learn about the changes? What tips and tricks are there for switching to UEB? This session was recorded on Tuesday 19 January 2021. For further information please visit the ... <a title="An Introduction to Unified English Braille (Extra 10)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x010/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Unified English Braille (Extra 10)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, this session answered questions such as: How does UEB differ from Standard English Braille? Where can you learn about the changes? What tips and tricks are there for switching to UEB? This session was recorded on Tuesday 19 January 2021. For further information please visit the ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:15:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, this session answered questions such as: How does UEB differ from Standard English Braille? Where can you learn about the changes? What tips and tricks are there for switching to UEB? This session was recorded on Tuesday 19 January 2021. For further information please visit the ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>An Introduction to the Abacus (Extra 9)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x009/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=272</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[What is an Abacus and why would you use one? In this session, led by James Bowden, participants learnt about the various features of the Abacus and why it is ideal for use as a blind person. The session covered: Physical description and orientation The beads and their meaning Setting numbers Basic addition Overflows and ... <a title="An Introduction to the Abacus (Extra 9)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x009/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Abacus (Extra 9)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What is an Abacus and why would you use one? In this session, led by James Bowden, participants learnt about the various features of the Abacus and why it is ideal for use as a blind person. The session covered: Physical description and orientation The b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to the Abacus]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What is an Abacus and why would you use one? In this session, led by James Bowden, participants learnt about the various features of the Abacus and why it is ideal for use as a blind person. The session covered: Physical description and orientation The beads and their meaning Setting numbers Basic addition Overflows and ... <a title="An Introduction to the Abacus (Extra 9)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x009/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Abacus (Extra 9)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/272/x009.mp3" length="85160754" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is an Abacus and why would you use one? In this session, led by James Bowden, participants learnt about the various features of the Abacus and why it is ideal for use as a blind person. The session covered: Physical description and orientation The beads and their meaning Setting numbers Basic addition Overflows and ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>59:08</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[What is an Abacus and why would you use one? In this session, led by James Bowden, participants learnt about the various features of the Abacus and why it is ideal for use as a blind person. The session covered: Physical description and orientation The beads and their meaning Setting numbers Basic addition Overflows and ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Braille Labelling (Extra 8)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x008/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=268</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This event introduced participants to the various types of braille labels available and how to create their own labels using a range of materials. The session covered using a slate and stylus, a Perkins brailler and a braille labeller to produce labels, as well as tips for labelling various products around the home. It also ... <a title="An Introduction to Braille Labelling (Extra 8)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x008/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Braille Labelling (Extra 8)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This event introduced participants to the various types of braille labels available and how to create their own labels using a range of materials. The session covered using a slate and stylus, a Perkins brailler and a braille labeller to produce labels, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Braille Labelling]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This event introduced participants to the various types of braille labels available and how to create their own labels using a range of materials. The session covered using a slate and stylus, a Perkins brailler and a braille labeller to produce labels, as well as tips for labelling various products around the home. It also ... <a title="An Introduction to Braille Labelling (Extra 8)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x008/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to Braille Labelling (Extra 8)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This event introduced participants to the various types of braille labels available and how to create their own labels using a range of materials. The session covered using a slate and stylus, a Perkins brailler and a braille labeller to produce labels, as well as tips for labelling various products around the home. It also ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:03:15</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This event introduced participants to the various types of braille labels available and how to create their own labels using a range of materials. The session covered using a slate and stylus, a Perkins brailler and a braille labeller to produce labels, as well as tips for labelling various products around the home. It also ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>An Introduction to Braille Music (Extra 7)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x007/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=265</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to braille music. We covered basic music notation and where to access braille music. This session was led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB. This session was recorded on Tuesday 24 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to braille music. We covered basic music notation and where to access braille music. This session was led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB. This session was recorded on Tuesday 24 November 2020.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Braille Music]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to braille music. We covered basic music notation and where to access braille music. This session was led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB. This session was recorded on Tuesday 24 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/265/x007.mp3" length="88872231" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to braille music. We covered basic music notation and where to access braille music. This session was led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB. This session was recorded on Tuesday 24 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:01:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to braille music. We covered basic music notation and where to access braille music. This session was led by James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB. This session was recorded on Tuesday 24 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Using Braille for Language Learning (Extra 6)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x006/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=261</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This session introduced participants to the many ways of using braille when learning a language. Knowledge of English braille would be helpful when listening, but is not essential. We took a look at using braille in conjunction with various language learning apps, where to learn other language codes and accessing books in other languages. We ... <a title="Using Braille for Language Learning (Extra 6)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x006/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille for Language Learning (Extra 6)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session introduced participants to the many ways of using braille when learning a language. Knowledge of English braille would be helpful when listening, but is not essential. We took a look at using braille in conjunction with various language lear]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Using Braille for Language Learning]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session introduced participants to the many ways of using braille when learning a language. Knowledge of English braille would be helpful when listening, but is not essential. We took a look at using braille in conjunction with various language learning apps, where to learn other language codes and accessing books in other languages. We ... <a title="Using Braille for Language Learning (Extra 6)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x006/" aria-label="Read more about Using Braille for Language Learning (Extra 6)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/261/x006.mp3" length="102239193" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This session introduced participants to the many ways of using braille when learning a language. Knowledge of English braille would be helpful when listening, but is not essential. We took a look at using braille in conjunction with various language learning apps, where to learn other language codes and accessing books in other languages. We ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:11:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session introduced participants to the many ways of using braille when learning a language. Knowledge of English braille would be helpful when listening, but is not essential. We took a look at using braille in conjunction with various language learning apps, where to learn other language codes and accessing books in other languages. We ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus (Extra 5)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x005/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=253</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to the Hand Frame (also known as a Slate and Stylus). We covered inserting the paper, holding the stylus and writing some characters, as well as some basic types of frame and where to get them, and we answered many questions from participants. The session was led by James ... <a title="An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus (Extra 5)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x005/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus (Extra 5)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to the Hand Frame (also known as a Slate and Stylus). We covered inserting the paper, holding the stylus and writing some characters, as well as some basic types of frame and where to get them, and we answered ma]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to the Hand Frame (also known as a Slate and Stylus). We covered inserting the paper, holding the stylus and writing some characters, as well as some basic types of frame and where to get them, and we answered many questions from participants. The session was led by James ... <a title="An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus (Extra 5)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x005/" aria-label="Read more about An Introduction to the Slate and Stylus (Extra 5)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/253/x005.mp3" length="94788652" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to the Hand Frame (also known as a Slate and Stylus). We covered inserting the paper, holding the stylus and writing some characters, as well as some basic types of frame and where to get them, and we answered many questions from participants. The session was led by James ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:05:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This session was a practical introduction to the Hand Frame (also known as a Slate and Stylus). We covered inserting the paper, holding the stylus and writing some characters, as well as some basic types of frame and where to get them, and we answered many questions from participants. The session was led by James ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Getting Around the Orbit Reader 20 (Extra 4)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x004/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.braillecast.com/?p=251</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Braillists Foundation Chair and Customer Experience Manager at RNIB talks us through the Orbit Reader. What is it, how does it compare to other displays on the market and how can you get one? This session was recorded on Tuesday 3 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Braillists Foundation Chair and Customer Experience Manager at RNIB talks us through the Orbit Reader. What is it, how does it compare to other displays on the market and how can you get one? This session was recorded on Tuesday 3 November]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Getting Around the Orbit Reader 20]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Braillists Foundation Chair and Customer Experience Manager at RNIB talks us through the Orbit Reader. What is it, how does it compare to other displays on the market and how can you get one? This session was recorded on Tuesday 3 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/251/x004.mp3" length="87439049" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Braillists Foundation Chair and Customer Experience Manager at RNIB talks us through the Orbit Reader. What is it, how does it compare to other displays on the market and how can you get one? This session was recorded on Tuesday 3 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:00:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Dave Williams, Braillists Foundation Chair and Customer Experience Manager at RNIB talks us through the Orbit Reader. What is it, how does it compare to other displays on the market and how can you get one? This session was recorded on Tuesday 3 November 2020. For further information please visit the Braillists Foundation Media Page.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>The Orbit Reader (Extra 3)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x003/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://braillecast.com/?p=242</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is an overview of the Orbit Reader 20, held as part of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call on Monday 27 July 2020.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is an overview of the Orbit Reader 20, held as part of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call on Monday 27 July 2020.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Orbit Reader]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is an overview of the Orbit Reader 20, held as part of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call on Monday 27 July 2020.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/242/x003.mp3" length="98029696" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is an overview of the Orbit Reader 20, held as part of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call on Monday 27 July 2020.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:08:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This is an overview of the Orbit Reader 20, held as part of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call on Monday 27 July 2020.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Stuart Lawler (Extra 2)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x002/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://braillecast.com/?p=239</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode is a recording of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call with Stuart Lawler held on Friday 14 August 2020. Stuart Lawler has co-hosted many a Dublin Braillists meeting since 2015. He became Specialist Lead for Braille Product Portfolio at Sight and Sound technology Ltd in September 2018 and has over 20 years&#8217; experience ... <a title="Stuart Lawler (Extra 2)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x002/" aria-label="Read more about Stuart Lawler (Extra 2)">Read more</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode is a recording of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call with Stuart Lawler held on Friday 14 August 2020. Stuart Lawler has co-hosted many a Dublin Braillists meeting since 2015. He became Specialist Lead for Braille Product Portfolio at Sight an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[Stuart Lawler]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode is a recording of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call with Stuart Lawler held on Friday 14 August 2020. Stuart Lawler has co-hosted many a Dublin Braillists meeting since 2015. He became Specialist Lead for Braille Product Portfolio at Sight and Sound technology Ltd in September 2018 and has over 20 years&#8217; experience ... <a title="Stuart Lawler (Extra 2)" class="read-more" href="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x002/" aria-label="Read more about Stuart Lawler (Extra 2)">Read more</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/239/x002.mp3" length="91842437" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a recording of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call with Stuart Lawler held on Friday 14 August 2020. Stuart Lawler has co-hosted many a Dublin Braillists meeting since 2015. He became Specialist Lead for Braille Product Portfolio at Sight and Sound technology Ltd in September 2018 and has over 20 years&#8217; experience ... Read more]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>1:03:47</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This episode is a recording of a Stay Safe: Stay Connected call with Stuart Lawler held on Friday 14 August 2020. Stuart Lawler has co-hosted many a Dublin Braillists meeting since 2015. He became Specialist Lead for Braille Product Portfolio at Sight and Sound technology Ltd in September 2018 and has over 20 years&#8217; experience ... Read more]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>The Bumpy Road (Extra 1)</title>
	<link>https://www.braillecast.com/podcast/x001/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://braillecast.com/?p=236</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this first episode of Braillecast Extra, we re-acquaint ourselves with Megan Paul, winner of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Writing Competition. We&#8217;re treated to a complete reading of her winning essay, following our interview with her on the very first episode of Braillecast.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this first episode of Braillecast Extra, we re-acquaint ourselves with Megan Paul, winner of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Writing Competition. We&#8217;re treated to a complete reading of her winning essay, following our interview with her on the very]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[The Bumpy Road]]></itunes:title>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this first episode of Braillecast Extra, we re-acquaint ourselves with Megan Paul, winner of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Writing Competition. We&#8217;re treated to a complete reading of her winning essay, following our interview with her on the very first episode of Braillecast.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://www.braillecast.com/podcast-download/236/x001.mp3" length="11806806" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first episode of Braillecast Extra, we re-acquaint ourselves with Megan Paul, winner of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Writing Competition. We&#8217;re treated to a complete reading of her winning essay, following our interview with her on the very first episode of Braillecast.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>8:12</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Braillecast]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this first episode of Braillecast Extra, we re-acquaint ourselves with Megan Paul, winner of the 2016 Onkyo Braille Essay Writing Competition. We&#8217;re treated to a complete reading of her winning essay, following our interview with her on the very first episode of Braillecast.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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