The research is conducted to assess the improvement of brailing efficiency level of visually impaired students in using slate and stylus after accommodated with a learning aids called EZy Mirror Braille. In order to develop EZy Mirror Braille, the approach of Hannafin and Peck Model is used as a design model in creating an effective and creative learning process. The research is involving twelve visually impaired students of secondary schools. The development of this tool and method has given validity percentage of more than 70 percent. The result of the research shows that EZy Mirror Braille that has been developed able to fulfill the needs of the visually impaired students in acquiring the brailing concept in using slate and stylus.
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