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Our Mission

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.

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New Books for Summer

This summer's new products include an air fryer cookbook, word and logic puzzles, and a new set of labels for baking products — with more on the way!
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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

Join us at the State Room in Boston, MA — or attend virtually! — on October 14th. This year's gala features comedian Ryan Hamilton.
Find out when tickets go on sale

What's New

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Free Book Club Memberships

Applications for free Book Club memberships are currently closed — but more should be available soon! Sign up below to be notified when we are accepting applications again.

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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.

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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.

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks