Braille Decoded2.6.0

Learn Unified English Braille (UEB) with Braille Decoded through simple lessons, a rule-aware translator, a searchable dictionary, and a welcoming place to practice. Whether you’re supporting someone who reads braille, teaching it, or learning out of curiosity, the app makes braille easier to explore and use every day.

. UEB Translator: Convert text to contracted or uncontracted UEB with rule-aware handling of contractions, shortforms, punctuation, and edge cases.
. Searchable braille dictionary: Quickly look up braille symbols, contractions, and shortforms in one organized place.
. Interactive learning: Practice the alphabet, numbers, common contractions, and shortforms through quick exercises, then build confidence with short stories for context-based reading.
. Live braille chatroom: Practice in real time with learners and fluent readers using improved reliability, identifiable profile graphics, and stronger moderation tools.
. Accessible by design: Light, Dark, and High Contrast themes help keep reading comfortable and customizable.

Start reading and writing braille today with tools that make learning practical, supportive, and rewarding.

Version History • Added a braille input cursor for more precise control when entering braille
• Improved the braille input experience 2.6.0 Jul 6 • Fixed a minor visual issue on certain devices
• New searchable braille dictionary
• Improved organization across lessons and content
• Updated chatroom with profile graphics, better reliability, and stronger moderation tools
• Fixed typos and other small bugs 2.5.1 Apr 8 • New searchable braille dictionary
• Improved organization across lessons and content
• Updated chatroom with profile graphics, better reliability, and stronger moderation tools
• Fixed typos and other small bugs 2.5.0 Apr 5 • Minor UI improvements
• Other bug fixes 2.4.1 09/08/2025 • Added short stories to make learning braille engaging and easier with context clues.
• Added a way to make translating longer passages easier to follow.
• Introduced practice specifically for shortform words.
• Corrected inconsistencies in translations with official UEB rules.
• Removed procedurally generated sentences, which often had grammar issues. 2.4.0 08/25/2025 • Updated chatroom: Now easier than ever to practice braille with others.
• Bug fixes: Faster and cleaner UI. 2.3.0 05/29/2025 • Grade 2 Braille Support: Now powered by a new translation engine with full UEB Grade 2 support!
• Improved Practice: Practice screens now include more Grade 1 content and full Grade 2 training.
• New Hint System: Stuck? Get the correct spelling (but no points!) to help you learn faster.
• Tweaked Chatroom: Easier than ever to practice Braille with friends.
• Updated Learn Screen: Browse the most common Grade 1 & Grade 2 rules in one place.
• UI + Bug Fixes: Cleaner layout and better screen compatibility across devices. 2.2.0 05/14/2025 Introducing the Read page! Test your skills by translating words spelled in Braille.

Expanded vocabulary with thousands of new practice words to help you master Braille spelling. 2.1.0 04/07/2025 Braille Decoded has been completely rebuilt from the ground up!
• Redesigned UI: Enjoy a fresh, clean look that's easier to navigate.
• New Themes: Now featuring Light Mode, Dark Mode, and High Contrast themes designed specifically to improve readability and accessibility.
• Future-Proofed: Under-the-hood improvements ensure quicker and smoother updates down the road. 2.0.0 04/01/2025 Major bug fixes 1.4 02/07/2023 Added a button to copy messages written out in braille
Bug fixes 1.3 10/13/2022 Major Bug fixes 1.2 10/12/2022 I added the capability for typing lowercase letters in braille along with a couple of bug fixes. 1.1 08/25/2021 1.0 08/11/2021