The literacy of the persons with visual impairments has been largely dependent on the tactile reading and writing system called Brail which was invented by Louis Braille. Yet with the emergence of new technologies associated with computers and the advancement of information technology paused opportunities as well as challenges for such individuals. Particularly in the rain of education and academic endeavors, pensions with visual disabilities found themselves in the difficult situation due to the lack of sufficient service providers in terms of translating their write-ups in Braille into ordinary calligraphy.
Various solutions which combined different technologies to solve this issue has been proposed and implemented in different parts of the world by different experts in the field using different methods. Some of such methods have been described and reviewed in detail below and this particular project intends to look at new methods which could be adopted in this regard to expedite and increase the accuracy of translation of braille into ordinary text and the other way round. Therefore this system is planned to be introduced as a Braille-Sinhala converter for the benefit of Sri Lankans with visual disabilities. The objectives are as follows;
For a major problem faced by the visually impaired students in universities and schools in Sri Lanka.
When translating their answer scripts, assignments and other documents written using Braille.
For the convenience of sighted lecturers and academics.
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