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Directions
Take the "E" train on the Green Line outbound to the Northeastern University stop on Huntington Ave. When you exit the train, turn right. Walk along Huntington until you reach a down-slope and an opening on the left. At that opening, cross over Huntington Ave and turn right. Walk about ten steps and cross over Opera Place (it will be right in front of you). Take a left on Opera Place, pass an alleyway on your right, and continue until you reach the end of the block. Turn right onto St. Stephen Street. Our building is halfway down the block on your right. You'll walk over two grates and the sidewalk slopes slightly to the left, just before you reach a set of stairs leading up to our front door.
Our Board
The Friends of National Braille Press is a valued part of the NBP family supporting our work for braille and tactile literacy. Friends are designated by our Trustees, and recognized at NBP's Annual Meeting each June. The role of each Friend is to be an NBP ambassador, and an advocate for our work through networking and corporate introductions to broaden our reach, and to help strengthen NBP's community.
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!
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.
Upload Your Audio
Would you like to record a talking letter and upload the audio file to the Great Expectations website. We'll share it along with all the other letters that we receive.
Great Expectations: Comments
Great Expectations: Comments
Description of Exact Instructions Video
Here are the kids' several attempts at instructions. When the instructions don't quite work out, we've noted that in parentheses.
Tips from a Blind Business Person
Read more tips from a blind actor!