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Braille Institute
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Empowering visually impaired people to live fulfilling lives since 1919.

Learn more about us and find FREE resources at https://www.brailleinstitute.org/.
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#BrailleChallenge is for ALL students who are learning braille, wherever they’re at in their journey. Now, you can order Foundational category materials year-round! Enjoy Braille Challenge on your schedule, at a pace that works for your student. bit.ly/4iaO6jA
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November 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Official Braille Challenge 25th anniversary hats are now available at the Vistas Store for $20.00 + tax!

Each hat features embroidered braille and a "25" on the side in honor of 25 years of Braille Challenge.

Order by phone at 323-906-3124 or visit our Vistas store today to secure yours!
White background with curved purple and yellow lines and the Braille Institute logo near the top. Two young children wearing navy Braille Challenge hats and green event shirts stand smiling. One child holds a drink and wears a yellow lanyard. The other child holds a white cane and also has a yellow lanyard. Behind them are large colorful polka dots on a display. A dark circle on the left reads: ‘$20 + tax.’ Text at the top reads: ‘Official Braille Challenge Hats now available at our Vistas store.’
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Did you know diabetes can affect your vision in more ways than one?

This World Diabetes Day, let’s explore four major eye conditions linked to diabetes and how awareness can make a difference.
Image 1: A graphic with a dark blue background and yellow accents. At the top left is the Braille Institute logo. Below the logo is text that reads: “ World Diabetes Day” and On the right is a hand holding a glucose meter showing 98 mg/dL. At the bottom is a text that reads “Here are four major eye conditions linked to diabetes”.
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Confidence starts with connection.

Join us for ‘Social Skills for Success for Children and Youth,’ a free two-part workshop for families and educators to help every child thrive socially.

Part 1: November 18
Time: 4.00 to 5.00pm PT

Register here: www.brailleinstitute.org/find-service...
Light gray and purple graphic with a photo of two smiling boys wearing glasses at a classroom table. Text reads: ‘Join us for Social Skills for Success for Children and Youth. A free two-part series on helping children with visual impairment build strong social foundations. Date: Part 1: Tuesday, November 18. Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PT. Register via our website.’ The Braille Institute logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Giveaway alert! We’re giving away ONE free pair of Meta Smart Glasses (valued at up to $400)!

How to enter:

1. First, register for our free Let’s Talk Smart Glasses workshop on Wednesday, November 19 at 12pm PT! If you haven’t signed up for this workshop yet, register online here: bit.ly/4o0p2gM
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November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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'How To Appreciate Sight' By 2 Blind People - Born Blind vs Lost Sight - Ft. Christine Ha
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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As an educator, Tasha saw an unmet need for #Accessible info for students. Now, she uses her #PerkinsBrailler to make custom #Braille and modified print materials for people who are #Blind or have #PrintDisabilities.

Share your #Brailler story with the #BlindNewWorld: Perkins.org/MyPerkinsBrailler
A close-up of a woman's hands pulling a brailled birthday card with colorful balloons out of a Perkins Brailler that's covered with whimsical stickers, including a fox, a whale, cats and more. Text reads: #MyPerkinsBrailler
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Representation always matters!
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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What does it take to train a #GuideDog?

Meet Wendy, who along with her husband Carl, has helped raise nine puppies over 27 years as a volunteer for Guide Dogs UK. 🦮 #BlindNewWorld

(Story via @womanandhome.bsky.social ⬇️)
'They're intelligent, curious, loving' – what it's like to train guide dog puppies
A guide dog can give someone their freedom, explains puppy raiser Wendy Hackles, who shares how she became a volunteer
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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In exciting news, Volunteer Services at Braille Institute is now the Volunteer Impact Program (VIP)!

It’s a new chapter for our incredible community of volunteers who make a difference every day in the lives of our students.

Become a volunteer here: brailleinstitute.org/volunteer
Image of a volunteer assisting a woman with a visual impairment in a craft activity. On top left corner is the Braille Institute logo and bottom left corner is a text that reads "Volunteer Impact Program"
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Join us for a free workshop all about smart glasses, featuring representatives from EchoVision Smart Glasses by AGIGA, Ally Solo Glasses by envision, and Meta Glasses by Meta.

Learn how they can support people with vision loss—from reading text to providing real-time guidance.

bit.ly/4o0p2gM
Graphic featuring an ink blue background with a close-up image of black smart glasses showing a digital projection on the right lens with a small icon and text. On the left, a white text box with rounded corners reads: “Join us for Let’s Talk Smart Glasses. Learn about the benefits from representatives from EchoVision Smart Glasses by AGIGA, Ally Solo Glasses by Envision, and Meta Glasses by Meta. Date: Wednesday, November 19. Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm PT. Register via our website.” The Braille Institute logo appears in a blue circle at the top left.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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An accessible gift can say everything, always.

Thank you to John Lewis for creating and sharing both audio described and non AD versions of your Christmas advert at the same time.

Love lives in gestures like this ❤️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsi4...
Where Love Lives | John Lewis & Partners | Christmas Ad 2025 - Audio Described
YouTube video by John Lewis
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November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Experts at Michigan State University have studied how commercials can be made more #accessible to #blind and #VisuallyImpaired audiences - and advertisers who don't want to leave money on the table should take their recommendations. #BlindNewWorld

(Story via Michigan State ⬇️)
How advertisers can reach blind and low-vision consumers
MSU researchers explore how advertisers can design more inclusive, accessible ads for blind and visually impaired consumers using purposive audio descriptions.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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What an incredible goal and an even more powerful message! We are rooting for you Michael.
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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What is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism happens when the eye’s cornea or lens has an irregular shape.

This prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision and seeing distorted images at any distance.
Image 1: A graphic with a dark background with white text reads “Understanding Vision Loss: Astigmatism” Just above the text is a white Braille Institute logo. Image 2: A graphic with a dark background and light green curved lines accenting the top right and bottom left corners. Under a light green circle with a white Braille Institute logo in it is white text that reads: “What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism happens when the eye’s cornea or lens has an irregular shape. This prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina, resulting in blurred vision and seeing distorted images at any distance.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Not sure which screen reader is the right choice for you?

Join our free “Choose the Right Screen Reader: VoiceOver vs. TalkBack” workshop to help you choose with confidence.

Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 pm PT

Reserve your spot: bit.ly/48GV64Y
Graphic with a white background with text that reads: “Join our workshop ‘Choose the Right Screen Reader: VoiceOver versus TalkBack where we’ll help you understand the basics, compare features, and find the right fit for your needs. Date: Wednesday, November 12 Time: 12:00 to 1:00pm PT. Register via our website today. ” To the right of the text is an image of a Braille Institute staff member using an iPhone.’ In the bottom left corner on a dark navy ground is the Braille Institute logo.
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Are you ready to join the braille literacy movement? Then don’t miss out on our Introduction to Braille Challenge workshop on Monday, November 17!

Whether you’re interested in participating or hosting, this lunchtime workshop will cover everything you need to know.

Register today: bit.ly/49AaksQ
Graphic with yellow and ink blue accents featuring workshop information, the Braille Challenge logo, and a photo of a young Braille Challenge participant smiling in front of her brailler. Graphic text reads: “Introduction to Braille Challenge. Learn how to participate or bring the magic of Braille Challenge to your community! Date: Monday, November 17. Time: 12.30 to 1.00pm PT. Remote on Microsoft Teams. Register online at BrailleInstitute.org.”
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Every November, we celebrate Assistive Technology Month at Braille Institute.

It’s a time to spotlight the tools and training that make daily life easier for people with visual impairment.
A graphic with a bright blue background and light blue accents. Centered at the top is the Braille Institute logo. Below the logo is text that reads: “ Assistive technology Month is here! Throughout the month will be hosting free virtual workshops, in person classes, and one on one sessions with our specialist across Southern California. Learn more at brailleinstitute.org” Below the text is an image of some using a piece of assistive technology.
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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If it’s difficult to read small text on your phone, our ’How to Magnify on Your Phone’ workshop session is for you.

We’ll learn how to use the magnification settings on Apple and Android devices.

Date: November 6
Time: 11 AM – 12 pm PT

Register here: www.brailleinstitute.org/find-service...
A graphic with a light grey background with light green and yellow accents in the corners with a white box containing text that reads "How to Magnify on Your Phone, a workshop where you’ll learn how to activate and customize magnification features on Apple and android devices. Join us, Date: Thursday, November 6. Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT." Centered above the white box is the Braille Institute logo.
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Don’t let safety issues disrupt your Halloween fun this year!

Here are some quick tips for keeping you and your eyes safe this Halloween.
Image 1: An image of two young children out trick or treating with orange jack-o’-lantern pails. In a white box text reads: "Halloween Eye Safety: 6 Tips To Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe” On the top left corner of the box in a yellow circle is the Braille Institute Logo.
October 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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You’re invited to an Open House event at Braille Institute Los Angeles Center!

When: Friday, November 7 from 9.00am to 12.00pm

Where: 741 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029

RSVP today: www.brailleinstitute.org/open-house/
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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Did you know that if you chant “add alt text” three times in the mirror, a social media manager appears behind you with a cat meme!
October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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We love seeing accessibility woven into creativity like this.
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A new multisensory mural in a Kentucky neighborhood is designed for maximum #accessibility - stunning artwork accompanied by on-site #AudioDescription and a companion website ensure that everyone benefits from public art. #BlindNewWorld

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New Clifton mural offers a “beautiful, inclusive, and accessible” art experience
Clifton’s new multisensory mural features tactile tiles, audio, and art for all abilities. Explore it in person or online.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Scarlette loves makeup.

She's also #blind - and the muse for an #accessible palette from @cheekbonebeauty.bsky.social with tactile features and #AudioDescription that make it easier for #VisuallyImpaired people to glow up. 💄✨ #BlindNewWorld

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This Ontario teen inspired tactile makeup for blind beauty enthusiasts | CBC News
A new makeup palette prototype, inspired by 13-year-old Scarlette French from Oneida Nation of the Thames, uses tactile features and an audio description to make it easier for blind and low vision peo...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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AI can be incredibly helpful when you know how to use it right.

Join our free ‘Getting Started with AI Prompts‘ online workshop to learn how to get the most helpful responses from ChatGPT.

Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT

Register here: bit.ly/4o2sSpU
Graphic with a light blue background in a white box text reads: “Join us for ‘Getting Started with AI Prompts’ a free workshop where we’ll teach you how to write effective prompts for better results and learn how AI tools like ChatGPT can be part of your everyday tool kit. Date: Wednesday, November 5 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm PT ” To the right of the text is an image of someone using ChatGPT on a smart phone. In the top left corner of the white box is a yellow circle containing the Braille Institute logo.
October 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM