Our popular Braille Bar returns this Tuesday at 7:30 PM. No question is too small, from kit to code – just ask and our experts will assist you!
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The Third Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference recently concluded at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam, bringing together over 400 participants from around the world to discuss braille, tactile graphics and much more.
In this special event, we will bring together an eclectic panel of attendees to relive the Conference and share their key takeaways.
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A message from Sense:
We’re excited to invite you to the launch of Helene Ryles’ new writing display at Sense TouchBase Pears, Birmingham!
Date & Time: Tuesday 24 June 2025 | 11 am–12 pm
Location: Sense TouchBase Pears, Birmingham
Come join us as we celebrate and explore the beautifully curated collection of Helene’s writing. This is a lovely opportunity to connect and support our creative community.
Refreshments will be provided, and there’ll be time to connect with Helene about the stories and creativity behind her work.
We’d love to see you there—please RSVP via the link to confirm you place and share with anyone else you would like to at attend.
Would you like to take part in an innovative project designed for the visually impaired community?
A Warwickshire-based software company is looking for members of the visually impaired and blind community to participate in an exciting new project that uses new technology to transform photographs into 3D tactile bas-reliefs.
We’re seeking volunteers who rely on their sense of touch to submit images of cherished moments and people in their lives. These photographs will be turned into 3D reliefs for a tactile exhibition in London.
Images might include weddings, graduations, family members, or a memorable holiday, for example. We ask each volunteer to submit at least three images.
The exhibition will be held in London on 15th September 2025. If your image is selected, you’ll be invited to the event where you’ll be able to feel your 3D photo and have it displayed alongside the original photograph.
When submitting your images, please state whether or not you’ll be able to attend the exhibition.
If you’re interested, please email Brad Castle on [email protected] for a consent form. Once the form is signed, you’ll be invited to submit your images for consideration.
As Chair of the Braillists Foundation, I want to take a moment to offer my sincere thanks to every single one of our volunteers.
Whether you’re delivering events, sharing your expertise, or working quietly behind the scenes, your contribution is the heartbeat of everything we do. You help grow our community, inspire new braille users, and make sure our work stays rooted in lived experience.
This Foundation wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for your time, your passion, and your belief in braille.
Dave Williams
From Mary Lea
Because of the good feedback we got from the Braille workshop for children event earlier this year Limavady Library have asked me to run a Braille introductory session for adults. It’s from 2.30pm to 4. 30 pm – largely because Irish people like to chat.
They’ve also agreed to me running an eight week introduction to Grade One Braille starting in September. I’ll get back with more details once it’s confirmed. And if the eight week course goes well they might be happy to have a regular reading group after.
Closing date: 10 June 2025
If you are interested in producing braille and tactile resources you may wish to apply for this vacancy.
Braille Literacy Canada looks forward to our 5th Annual Braille Symposium on Friday, June 13, 2025. We are pleased to be offering 5 different presentations;
For more information and to register go to 2025 Braille Symposium.
We would like to thank our sponsors: Canadian Assistive Technology, CNIB-Beyond Print, Crawford Technologies and Humanware. Plan to join us for a braille-centric afternoon!
This event is being put on my Berni Warren, our fabulous Book Club leader.
In 1824-25, Louis Braille invented a tactile system that transformed life for people with sight loss, enabling them to achieve unprecedented possibilities. Join us in a day of stalls, exhibitions, new braille technology, writing your name in braille, a braille quiz, talks and how to start learning braille! You can even get to grips with some new LEGO© Braille Bricks.
Suitable for ages 10+. Children up to 15 need to be accompanied by an adult. To register or ask any questions please email [email protected]
If you don’t have access to email, you can drop-in on the day.
We have received this enquiry from Jelaleddin Gylychmuhammedov and are publishing it for your interest:
Dear Braillists Foundation Team,
My name is Jelaleddin Gylychmuhammedov, and I’m working on an assistive technology project focused on improving Braille literacy tools for students who are blind or visually impaired.
We’re currently conducting interviews with Braille learners of all ages to better understand the real-world challenges they face in learning and practicing Braille. These insights will directly inform how we design our technology to meet actual needs and enhance learning experiences.
Would it be possible for you to share our call for interview participants with your community, or suggest how we might best connect with individuals who are open to sharing their experiences?
We would deeply appreciate any support or guidance you can offer. Thank you for all the incredible work you do to empower Braille users and educators around the world.
With Gratitude and Appreciation!
Jelaleddin Gylychmuhammedov
Worcester Polytechnic Institute ’27
Robotics Engineering, B.S.