App Name
Perky Duck
App Version
12.7
Platform
Windows
Category
Education
Description
Perky Duck is a versatile Braille editor designed to assist users in learning and practicing Braille through an engaging and interactive interface. It is particularly beneficial for individuals who are visually impaired or blind, providing a platform to create, edit, and proofread Braille text using a 6-key input system.
This app is commonly used for both learning Braille and developing skills in Braille proofreading and transcription. With its intuitive navigation and educational tools, Perky Duck helps users familiarize themselves with Braille characters, their usage, and the intricacies of accurate transcription.
By empowering individuals to enhance their Braille literacy skills, Perky Duck supports independent reading and writing, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their proficiency in Braille.
Free or Paid
Free
Price
Devices you’ve tested on
Windows 11 Mini PC
Accessibility Rating
5 – Fully Accessible
Accessibility Comments
There are official JAWS scripts that can be installed the first time you run the program. These add commands for finding out where you are in the editor as well as a bell when you’re nearing the end of a page. There’s also an unofficial NVDA add-on in the add-ons store.
Screen Reader Performance
This app works well with screen readers, although I find that it works better with JAWS than NVDA.
Button Labeling
All buttons and controls are clearly labeled.
Usability
This app is easy to use.
Low Vision Accessibility Comments
Not sure. I’m totally blind.
Other Comments
I use this app to do the drills and exercises for my Braille proofreading course. It works well except I wish it would let you type with your Braille display, not just the keys on the keyboard.
App Store Links
https://www.duxburysystems.com/perky.asp