Adaptive Labeling for the Visually Impaired:
Included in this website page are the following sections. Adaptive Labeling Products for the Visually Impaired. Labeling Products by Item. Bump Dots. End of List. Last Updated April 17th, 2026.
Adaptive Labeling Products for the Visually Impaired:
Rubber bands.
Safety pins.
Zip ties.
Sock holders.
BoldWriter markers.
Bump dots.
Loc dots.
Reflective tape.
Textured tape.
Duct tape.
Puffy paint.
Fuzzy stickers.
Bright, solid colored stickers
Cork stickers.
PenFriend 3 audio labeling device.
Reizen audio labeling wand.
WayTags smartphone and tablet labels.
Braille labels.
Labeling Products by Item:
Push Button and Knob Appliances. Bump dots, loc dots, colored tape, textured tape, reflective tape, fuzzy stickers, cork stickers, large print labels, braille labeling tape, and braille sticker labels.
Appliances that Heat up on the Outside. Bump dots and loc dots.
Touch Screen Appliances. Colored tape, textured tape, braille labeling tape, and braille sticker labels.
Laptop Keyboards. Flat bump dots, short bump dots, loc dots, colored tape, textured tape, reflective tape, fuzzy stickers, cork stickers, large print labels, braille labeling tape, and braille sticker labels.
Desktop Keyboards. Bump dots, loc dots, colored tape, textured tape, reflective tape, fuzzy stickers, cork stickers, large print labels, braille labeling tape, and braille sticker labels.
Remote controls. Colored tape, textured tape, reflective tape, and puffy paint.
Measuring Cups and Spoons. Loc dots, colored tape, reflective tape, braille labeling tape, and braille sticker labels.
Clothing and Cloth. Safety pins and sock holders.
Outlets. Electrical tape.
Bump Dots:
Bump Dots are raised stickers used to adapt buttons and surfaces. Bump dots are used to visually or tactually locate buttons, hold items in the correct position, and as a labeling method.
The word “bump” refers to a raised bump. The word “dot” refers to them being small like dots. They are similar to kitchen cabinet bumper pads. Bump dots have no assigned meaning so each individual can make their own system for what each bump dots means to them. For example, for my microwave the round top orange bump dot is the start button and the flat top red bump dot is the stop button.
Examples of items to adapt with bump dots include microwaves, stovetop buttons, knobs, thermometers, AC units, keyboards, landline phones, and pill boxes. For example, a visually impaired individual can see the bright orange bump dots on their microwave which helps them set the microwave to two minutes. For example, a visually impaired individual can feel for the bump dot on the top on the back of their talking clock to make sure it is facing the correct way before changing the time. For example, a visually impaired individual can feel the bump dots that have been added around the oven knobs to use the oven. For example, a visually impaired individual can feel for the bump dot on the left side of their pill box to make sure that they have their morning pill box in their hands. The bump dot added on Monday helps them to begin taking medication from that container at the beginning of the week.
Using Bump Dots:
Only put bump dots on the buttons used on an appliance, not on all buttons.
Use a variety of shapes and sizes so that one could use the appliance by feel.
Consider colors that create a lot of contrast with the background such as yellow, orange, and red for black backgrounds. Black and red bump dots are ideal for white backgrounds.
Bump dots don’t have assigned meanings so an individual must assign their own meaning for each bump dot. For example, the red square is stop and the orange circle is start. Another example is the red square is for hot water and the blue circle is for cold water.
Clear bump dots are a discreet alternative to the colored options.
Use the bigger size bump dots for those who have difficulties using their fingers.
A bump dot can be placed on a button directly or near a button.
A bump dot can be placed in the corner of something to make sure the item isn’t held upside down.