Table A1

Interview guide

IntroductionProviding the informant with some information about the research context, data anonymity, etc.
Informant profileCause and duration of blindness, occupation, interests, trajectory with blindness, etc.
Relation with Braille/Braille useIdentifying use vs nonuse of Braille:
  • What motivates you to use it?

  • What are the challenges/obstacles you encounter in using Braille?

  • How do other aspects (e.g. money and cultural background) affect the use of Braille?

  • How did you learn (if so) Braille?

  • How do you use Braille in shopping, leisure and/or other consumption contexts/settings?

  • How does Braille shape your interactions with others (e.g. companion and friends)? How do your interactions with others shape/reinforce/fuel your use/nonuse of Braille?

  • Accessibility issues, challenges related to the use of Braille (e.g. in retail environments)

Braille and the body/Braille and the individual self
  • What is it like for you physically when you read Braille?

  • Do you get any specific feelings or vibes when you are using Braille?

  • Embodiment-related issues

Notes:

This guide has been provided to ensure transparency for the reader. It serves as a practical tool, initially not intended for widespread dissemination. This accounts for its somewhat succinct nature

Source: This table is an original creation by the author of this article

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