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Foundation and Corporate Giving
Every year, National Braille Press benefits from the support of many organizations, including corporations and foundations. These partners help to make an impact on our mission to serve the blind and visually impaired.
Volunteer
Bring Braille Literacy to Children and Adults!
Research & Development
CBI aims to be a hub for braille research and technology. As part of NBP, CBI's hope is to spread the word on the importance of braille and tactile literacy, while developing products to put it directly in the hands of the blind community.
Advocacy
ADA Celebration Day is a yearly event held each July in Boston that celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each year, the event honors a local organization that has made an impact on accessibility or inclusion in Boston. ADA Celebration Day is an event for people of all ages and all abilities to come together and celebrate a milestone in the disability community.
The Center for Braille Innovation
The CBI team is a diverse group of people who volunteer their time and expertise to make braille products available and affordable. From around the world we collaborate with engineers, researchers, TVI's, and technological innovators, such as Google, IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, Motorola, and other organizations and universities around the world.
Experience dining like never before...in the dark!
Experience dining like never before....in the Dark! Join us at Hampshire House for our Tasting with a Twist Fundraiser to benefit National Braille Press on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6PM. NBP has spent nine decades in Boston serving the blind community in Massachusetts and across the country by providing high-quality braille books and materials at a fair price. Provide the gift of literacy to a blind child and celebrate 92 years with us at Hampshire House. As a braille reader guides you through this interactive dinner, you will use aroma, texture and taste to explore the evening's menu without sight. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable sensory dining experience. Buy your tickets here.Can't make it but want to support NBP? To RSVP or donate by phone, contact Andrea Swallow at (617)-425-2410 or visit our sponsorship page.
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IMAGINE GROWING UP NOT KNOWING HOW TO READ
10 Tips for Reading Aloud
Every book is a world.
10 TIPS FOR READING ALOUD
Great Expectations brings popular picture books to life using a multi-sensory approach songs, tactile play, picture descriptions, body movement, engaged listening all designed to promote active reading experiences for children with visual impairments. Parents will learn how to describe a picture in a book, how to explore a book s visual concepts, how to play and have fun telling the whole story. Children will learn to listen carefully to words, feelings (voice), actions, scene, plots, and character development elements that they would otherwise miss by not seeing the pictures.
How does the program work?
Picture books for blind kids? YES!
Win a Baby Bear Balance Set!Thanks for Entering the Drawing!
The monthly winner will be notified on the first Monday of the month. In the meantime, explore Measuring Penny Activity Page where there are lots of games and adventures to enjoy.
Win a Baby Bear Balance Set!
We'll draw a winner on the first of each month, until further notice. In the mean time, try making your own balance scale with household items!Note: By entering this drawing you agree to receive occasional emails and mailings from National Braille Press. We will not share your name or information with other organizations.