Braille Works

01/19/2026

Any transition can be a little nerve-racking.

The Foundation for Blind Children provides transition programs that teach life skills, self-advocacy, and independence for the next stages of life.

For students who are blind or visually impaired, moving from high school to college, work, or independent living can be daunting.

01/19/2026

This new device rocks!

A company in the UK created a fully Braille-labeled guitar amp for people with blindness.

Victory Amplification has unveiled the first fully braille labelled guitar amp, addressing a significant gap in accessible musical equipment.

01/16/2026

“I still use braille to this day when knitting – it’s such a useful skill."

A woman with blindness shares how she grew up with braille and finds herself using it today to navigate the world.

A York woman who lost her sight aged 13 has spoken about the importance of braille – despite its decline in use in recent decades.

01/16/2026

Spike Season was a huge success!

Our team did an amazing job during our busiest time of the year.

To honor their hard work, we recognized a few team members who went above and beyond, and celebrated with some fun, sweet treats!

01/15/2026

Converting documents into braille isn't one size fits all.

Knowing these factors ahead of time helps determine the cost of your document!

To learn more, head on over to our blog, How much does braille cost?

01/15/2026

How much does braille cost? We’re asked this question a lot.

Take a look at the different factors that affect the price of an accessible braille document.

How much does braille cost? How much do other accessible formats like accessible PDFs and large print cost? Let's explore that answer.

01/14/2026

Parenting comes with some unspoken skills.

A dad with blindness shares how he distinguishes between his 3-month-old twin daughters.

Souleyman Bah, who has around 10 percent of his eyesight, told Newsweek that the answer wasn’t always obvious.

01/14/2026

Fashion you can feel and read!

A design firm in Kenya sews beaded braille patterns and phrases onto their clothing.

The startup is dedicated to adaptive fashion and assistive technology so style can be accessible to all.

01/13/2026

It's true! Braille literacy centers around equality.

It ensures people with blindness have the same access to reading, writing, and understanding the written word.

For more information, check out our blog, Why is Braille Literacy So Critical?

01/13/2026

Everyone deserves equal access to reading and writing.

Check out what makes braille literacy so critical for people with blindness.

Braille Literacy is reading, comprehending, and writing in braille. It greatly affects future life outcomes.

01/12/2026

The most adorable sous chef out there!

A woman with blindness shares her love for cooking with the help of her guide dog, Angelo.

In this exclusive, home cook Anne Hatton Ogden shares how her guide dog and assistive tools help her grocery shop and cook, even while legally blind.

01/12/2026

Spreading joy one page at a time!

A man with blindness in Afghanistan is writing braille books for people who have visual disabilities.

Feature: Afghan blind man writes books in Braille to lighten world for visually impaired-