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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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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.

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It's not too early...

We expect slower US Post Office deliveries this year, so order your braille holiday cards and gifts early — including books in our annual holiday sale!

See our Holiday Sale & Gift Ideas

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 in Crisis

For blind people braille is the path to becoming literate yet an astonishing, 90% of blind children are not learning braille in school.
Ways you can help

Braille Technology

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The Braille Me

This refreshable braille reader created by Innovision uses a groundbreaking new technology to power the braille display — allowing us to slash costs.
Read more about the Braille Me

Attend An Event

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A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and virtually for a fun and inspiring night with Laura Wolk, Hannah Gevers, and Ryan Hamilton!
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What's New

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Faces of Braille: Chinonyerem Enwereji

The Faces of Braille portrait project tells the stories of 10 braille readers, from ages 4 to 94, who use braille at home, work, and everywhere in between.

Meet this week's Face of Braille

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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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.

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks