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

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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

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Hot Off the Braille Press

We're officially in summer mode! NBP has released a huge number of new braille and tactile products, from a cookbook focused on picnic foods to a tactile Statue of Liberty.
Browse new books and products

Braille for Business

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Braille Business Solutions

Make a lasting first impression with braille business cards! We provide unique, custom business cards printed with your design, large type, and pressed with braille.
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Support Us

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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

Teaching Braille

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Free Braille Ignition Kits!

Announcing the return of TVI Braille Ignition Kits — free kits that support Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) with educational resources for you and your students.
Sign up for your free kit!

Events

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Spirit of Literacy Blindfold Tasting

Get in the Spirit of Literacy with a blindfold tasting in support of braille literacy at Short Path Distillery in Everett, MA on Friday, August 21st, from 6 to 8 PM.

Read more and register here

Events

 3rd Annual "Tee it Up for Braille" Golf Tournament

Tee it Up for Braille!

On September 28th, the 3rd Annual National Braille Press Golf Tournament will bring together golf enthusiasts, supporters of braille literacy and the blind community for a morning of golfing and camaraderie.
Tournament details

Braille is Literacy

Story time at a local Starbucks. A group of children gather around an adult who is reading a brailled story book. The reader's guide dog, reclining in a chair, also enjoys storytime.

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.

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Make a difference (volunteer!)

Volunteer!

Help put braille books in the hands of blind children.

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Programs Promoting Braille Literacy

Kids Programs

Hands On! Books for Blind Children

Programs Promoting Braille Literacy
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Braille Textbooks

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

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