A black braille display with blue rounded buttons and a row of braille cells.

Focus 14 Blue - 5th Generation

by Freedom Scientific

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Professional guidance helps You can pair this display with a phone on your own, but getting good results takes more. It has to work with a screen reader, and you need to learn braille commands and set up several devices. Setting up JAWS on Windows is more involved. A specialist can help you choose the right setup and teach you the commands, so professional help is recommended.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Focus 14 Blue is a portable braille display that shows 14 characters of braille at a time, so you can read what's on a screen by touch. It has an 8-dot braille keyboard for typing, front panel controls, and customizable NAV rockers for moving around. You can switch between five Bluetooth devices and one USB connection, and it works with iOS and Android devices. With JAWS, it also gives contracted braille input and full control in Windows. The housing is aluminum and steel, and it can be used while still in its carrying case. This is a display that goes with a screen reader, so it only works alongside a phone, tablet, or computer.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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Details

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  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Turn the display on and read the time and date in braille. This works with no other device.
  • With a guide
    1. Pair the display with your iPhone, iPad, or Android device over Bluetooth, then turn on braille in the device's screen reader settings.
    2. Set your preferred braille firmness with VariBraille and adjust the NAV rocker buttons to suit how you work.
    3. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes to pair your devices and learn the controls. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    A vision rehabilitation specialist or an assistive technology professional can help set up JAWS with the display on a Windows computer, including contracted braille input and custom key assignments. Plan on one or two sessions. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Freedom Scientific — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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