Our Mission

National Braille Press empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.

Discover Braille

Braille transcription is an art! Only a certified braille transcriber can create perfect braille. Want to know more? Find out how to become a braille transcriber.

In the Bookstore

Hot Off the Braille Press

We've got new books and products rolling off the braille presses every week... Check out what's new!

Shop the braille bookstore

Braille for Business

Braille Business Solutions

Make a lasting impression with customized business cards and other collateral material with braille.

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Support Us

Braille Literacy is Literacy!

Comcast has started airing a new ad highlighting our mission to promote braille literacy in the blind and low vision community.

Watch the new ad here

Events

Financial Planning Webinar

Empower your Financial Future! On Monday, October 27th, NBP and Voya Cares offer a free financial planning webinar for braille readers, people with disabilities, and their families.

Events

20 Years of Laughs!

Celebrate 20 years of the "A Million Laughs for Literacy" Gala, November 13th, 2025. Join us — and award-winning comedian Demetri Martin — for an unforgettable night!

Buy gala tickets and read more here

Events

Boston Marathon 2026

Apply to run the 130th Boston Marathon, April 20th, 2026 for National Braille Press to support braille!

Braille is Literacy

Braille Alphabet Card

Get Started: Download a PDF version of the braille alphabet or shop for classroom packs of embossed alphabet cards. First time visitors can order a free embossed braille alphabet card.

Take me to the braille alphabet cards

Volunteer!

Help put braille books in the hands of blind children.

Make a difference

Kids Programs

Hands On! Books for Blind Children

Programs Promoting Braille Literacy

Braille Textbooks

No student wants to be left behind, check out our textbooks.

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks