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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.

Our New Bookstore!

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Our online store has moved!

National Braille Press is excited to announce our new Shopify store! We're confident that the NBP online shopping experience will be fully accessible and easier than ever.

Check out the new online bookstore

Braille for Business

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Braille Business Solutions

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

Braille Technology

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Braille Innovation

Learn about what's happening in the braille technology field at our Center for Braille Innovation.
Visit the Center for Braille Innovation

Volunteering

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NBP and Lions Club International!

Volunteers at the Lions Club International Convention — held in Boston this in July — helped NBP assemble braille books and products.
Watch the Lions video

What's New

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Save the Date!

NBP's annual 'A Million Laughs for Literacy' gala will be at Boston's Fenway Park on November 17th, featuring comedian Pat McCann!

Braille is Literacy

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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
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
Browse our catalog of textbooks

Braille Textbooks

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

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks