{"id":6355,"date":"2024-07-10T14:53:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/mechanical-typewriters-tatrapoint-help-for-the-blind-and-partially-sighted\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:27:10","slug":"mechanical-typewriters-tatrapoint-help-for-the-blind-and-partially-sighted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/en\/mechanical-typewriters-tatrapoint-help-for-the-blind-and-partially-sighted\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical typewriters TATRAPOINT: Help for the blind and partially sighted"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"hist\u00f3ria-a-v\u00fdvoj-p\u00edsac\u00edch-strojov-pre-nevidiacich\">History and development of typewriters for the blind<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"iniciat\u00edva-\u00fanie-nevidiacich-a-slabozrak\u00fdch-slovenska\">Initiative of the Slovak Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted<\/h4>\n<p>After the fall of the Iron Curtain and the reunification of Germany in 1989, the prices of imported mechanical typewriters for the blind increased significantly, making them difficult to afford for the Slovak population. The Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovakia realised that a solution had to be found on home soil. Thus began their journey to create a more affordable typewriter for those who need it most.  <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"prv\u00e9-kroky-v-na\u0161ich-ruk\u00e1ch-jipo-vo-vr\u00e1b\u013eoch\">First steps in our hands: the ICU in Vr\u00e1bl\u00ed<\/h4>\n<p>The production of typewriters was started by Mr. Jozef Puh\u00e1k and Mr. J\u00e1n Sol\u010diansky in Vr\u00e1bly, where they created the JIPO model, inspired by the German Minipicht model. Their efforts bore the first fruit when this small machine began to find its place on the market and among the community of blind and partially sighted people. Through development and improvement, their work began to be taken to the next level, ready for global success.  <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"v\u00fdroba-a-\u00faspechy-mechanick\u00fdch-p\u00edsac\u00edch-strojov-tatrapoint\">Production and achievements of TATRAPOINT mechanical typewriters<\/h4>\n<p>Our company \u0160VEC a SPOL took over the production of mechanical typewriters after the successful launch of the JIPO model. With determination and an innovative approach, we started to develop a new model that would meet the higher demands not only of Slovak but also of foreign users. This is how the TATRAPOINT typewriter was created, which has become a synonym of quality and reliability in the segment of typewriters for the blind and visually impaired. One of the main success factors was our ability to adapt the product to the needs of users, which included ergonomic design, easy handling and modern appearance.   <\/p>\n<p>The first pieces of TATRAPOINT immediately gained the attention of Slovak users and foundations working with the blind. Thanks to the favourable response we were able to expand our production and start exporting abroad. The TATRAPOINT typewriter thus reached various parts of the world, where it is still used and appreciated for its simplicity and efficiency.  <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6031\" src=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pisacie-stroje-pre-nevidicich.jpg\" alt=\"typewriters for the blind\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pisacie-stroje-pre-nevidicich.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pisacie-stroje-pre-nevidicich-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pisacie-stroje-pre-nevidicich-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ocenenia-a-medzin\u00e1rodn\u00e1-expanzia\">Awards and international expansion<\/h4>\n<p>The development of new models and the continuous improvement of existing products has also led to international recognition. The TATRAPOINT ADAPTIVE model, which is characterised by its modern design and colour scheme, has won major awards, including the National Design Award and an award at the Design Biennial in Slovenia. These achievements underline our commitment to creating products that combine functionality with aesthetic appearance.  <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the professional public, TATRAPOINT has also received positive feedback from everyday users who appreciate its quiet operation, lightness and reliability. By being able to source all components from Slovakia, we are able to maintain high product quality while supporting the domestic economy. <\/p>\n<p>Today, we export our mechanical typewriters to more than 60 countries around the world. This success would not have been possible without our constant efforts to improve and innovate our products that make life easier and more fulfilling for the blind and visually impaired. Our work in developing technology for the blind fills us with pride and motivates us to continue this meritorious work.  <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"humanitn\u00e1-podpora-a-finan\u010dn\u00e1-dostupnos\u0165\">Humanitarian support and affordability<\/h4>\n<p>The President of the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovakia, RNDr. Branislav Mamojka, praises our humanitarian commitment and steps towards financial accessibility for Slovak users. Without our support, many blind and partially sighted people would not be able to obtain a quality typewriter at an affordable price. Humanitarianism and the desire to help those in need are key to our company \u0160VEC a SPOL.   <\/p>\n<p>Our cooperation with the Slovak Humanitarian Council and other foundations allows us to constantly look for new ways to reduce the cost of production and sales of our machines. In this way, we ensure that as many people as possible can gain access to a necessary tool for their daily lives. <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"neust\u00e1le-inov\u00e1cie-a-zlep\u0161ovanie-produktov\">Visit of President Zuzana \u010caputov\u00e1<\/h4>\n<p>In April 2024, we were honoured by a visit of President Zuzana \u010caputov\u00e1, who expressed interest in our Vrabel engineering company during her visit to the region. She was especially interested in typewriters for the blind, which we have been producing for almost 30 years. The owner of the company, \u013dubom\u00edr \u0160vec, showed the President how these machines are produced and also told her the history of their creation and the idea of their production. One of the gifts for the President was just 1 typewriter for the blind.   <\/p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dsc02709-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"dsc02709\" class=\"wp-image-6035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dsc02709-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dsc02709-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dsc02709-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dsc02709-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"neust\u00e1le-inov\u00e1cie-a-zlep\u0161ovanie-produktov\">Typewriter ended up in the Vatican<\/h4>\n<p>During her visit to the Vatican, President Zuzana \u010caputov\u00e1 presented our typewriter for the blind to Pope Francis. It is a great honour for us and we are sure that it will find its place with those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1467\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vatikan.jpg\" alt=\"Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-6037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vatikan.jpg 1467w, https:\/\/svecgroup.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vatikan-768x437.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1467px) 100vw, 1467px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We manufacture mechanical typewriters for the blind and visually impaired under the brand name TATRAPOINT. We export to more than 60 countries around the world. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Mechanical typewriters TATRAPOINT for the blind","_seopress_titles_desc":"We manufacture and export typewriters for the blind to 60 countries around the world. It has also reached the President and the Pope. 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