handreader

/ˈhændriːdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who reads Braille, often a professional who assists visually impaired individuals in reading and writing Braille.

“The handreader helped the blind student read her favorite book.”

2. noun

A device or program that interprets and translates hand-writing into text, often used by people with mobility or dexterity impairments.

“The handreader app on her tablet allowed her to write messages to her friends.”

Synonyms

  • Braille interpreter
  • Braille reader
  • assistive reader

Antonyms

  • typist