Braille Works

08/01/2025

Taking steps for a more accessible world.

A man from Pakistan built shoes that can help people with blindness navigate safely.

In a remote village of Swat, Pakistan — with no lab, no funding, and limited internet — I built something to help blind people walk safely. Not for fame. Not for school credit. But because someone needed it.

08/01/2025

"I like to show off and prove to people that we can do anything."

A woman with blindness enjoys participating in extreme sports, including the wing walk next week in London.

Mel Griffiths, from Nottinghamshire, is wing walking at 700ft (213m) to raise money for Guide Dogs.

07/31/2025

Accessibility matters more than you think.

Not only does it make your business look good, but it also shows you care about including your customers.

Want to learn more? Check out our blog, Why Accessibility Matters.

07/31/2025

Accessibility matters everywhere, including the business world.

A business that's compliant with accessibility standards shows that it cares about the needs of customers with disabilities.

Accessibility matters- Let's all do our part make sure everyone has access to more of life. Design the world to include everyone, regardless of disability.

07/30/2025

This story runs deep into the sea.

A man with blindness finds his passion for scuba diving and discusses the support he received to get where he is today!

Denver Adaptive Divers assisted about 30 disabled scuba divers on a week-long, 18-dive Caribbean excursion.

07/30/2025

“It’s rare in education for a teacher to get such an immersive experience."

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers courses to train students in teaching people with visual impairments navigational skills.

“We want to make sure when our instructors go into the field, they’re able to teach these skills to be generalized into multiple environments, so when they have students or clients, they can give them the tools to travel anywhere.” — Sara Reuss, coordinator of the orientation and mobility pr...

07/29/2025

To accessibility, and beyond!

Being ADA compliant in your business goes further than physical barriers.

Want to add accessibility to your business? Check out our blog, How to Keep Your Organization Legal: Advice from An ADA Advocate.

07/29/2025

Not only is providing accessibility for people with disabilities the law, it's also the right thing to do.

Businesses that are ADA compliant open the door to more customers.

Accessibility laws can be confusing, especially when you're not sure where to start. Here's some advice to help keep your organization legal.

07/28/2025

Step right up for some accessible fun!

The Ohio State Fair is returning with more accessible attractions, including a few for people with visual impairments.

The Ohio State Fair hopes new additions to the event can ensure Ohioans of all abilities are able to attend.

07/28/2025

"When I learnt braille, my brain just clicked in, like it was meant to be."

An artist with blindness took his knowledge of braille and pop art to create children's books for kids with visual disabilities.

Clarke Reynolds says he is "all about making braille universal" with his unique publication.

07/26/2025

Happy 35th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act!

This law made great strides in accessibility, protecting the civil rights and fair treatment of people with disabilities.

Here's to continuing the journey toward equal opportunity for all!

07/25/2025

Boston is counting down the days!

See how Boston's City Council is getting ready to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This historic federal law, signed on July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and affirms their right to full participation in American life. In Boston, approximately 8.3% of residents under age 65 live with disabilities. These residents face a range of challenge...