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The guiding purposes of National Braille Press are to promote the literacy of blind children through braille and to provide access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs.



Video Highlights

Karen Gourgey demonstrates the Talking Tactile Tablet,


Watch past Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation awardees discuss their Talking Tactile Tablet. NBP is now accepting applications for the 2012 Prize.

A CFC Approved Charity

National Braille Press is a
CFC Approved Charity



Our New Best-seller

Book cover for the iPhone book.

The iPhone keeps getting better - and National Braille Press will help you keep up with everything that's new!

The second edition of our best-selling Getting Started with the iPhone contains new information since the release of iOS5 in October 2011, including the remarkable voice assistant Siri. You'll learn how to set up your phone, load and back up music and contacts, use the built-in apps and buy more! It includes an extensive reference sheet and the appendices include all the gestures used to operate the phone, as well as troubleshooting tips and a list of resources to help you learn more.

Read the table of contents, place an order, and listen to an interview with Anna Dresner.


Literacy Inspires a Better World!

OnlineUniversities.com recently named NBP to the list of "25 Inspiring Literacy Programs Around the World" which was compiled because of their belief that a literate, educated society is a safer, healthier, more prosperous society.
Read the entire list.


NBP's 85th Anniversary

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This month, NBP celebrates our 85th anniversary by looking back at notes from over the years. Read messages from our readers.