Back to school!
It's back-to-school-time already! Get your classroom ready with our list of books and products made especially for teachers with visually-impaired students.
Browse books and products for teachers
Our Mission
National Braille Press empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.
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.
Braille for Business
A business card embossed in braille.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.
Get Started
In the Bookstore
Cover of the book Touching Everest, shows Erik in full climbing gear seeming to embrace Mount EverestTouching Everest
Featuring braille, large print, and richly detailed artwork that can be seen and felt, Touching Everest is a pioneering adventure for all ages and abilities.
Pre-order Touching Everest
Events
join team nbp - features several images of past marathon runners2027 Boston Marathon
Want to Run the 2027 Boston Marathon so others can read? You'll take on an incredible challenge while helping change lives through braille literacy.
Learn more and join Team NBP
Events
image shows info for A Million Laughs for Literacy with a photo of Kevin NealonA Million Laughs for Literacy
Join us for A Million Laughs for Literacy on Friday, November 6th at Fenway Park, featuring comedian Kevin Nealon and blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer. Enjoy an unforgettable evening in support of braille literacy!
Read more and register here
Teaching Braille
braille ignition kit logo, a cartoon owl with dots around itFree 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!
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
Browse our catalog of textbooks
Braille Textbooks
No student wants to be left behind, check out our textbooks.
Browse our catalog of braille textbooks