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National Braille Press empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.

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Discover Braille

Braille transcription is an art! Only a certified braille transcriber can create perfect braille. Want to know more? Find out how to become a braille transcriber.

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Hot Off the Braille Press

Holiday cards, gifts, and cocktails, the calendar — and the Grinch! There are just under four weeks between the holidays this year, so order today!
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Braille for Business

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Braille Business Solutions

Make a lasting impression with customized business cards and other collateral material with braille.
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Braille Literacy is Literacy!

Comcast has started airing a new ad highlighting our mission to promote braille literacy in the blind and low vision community.
Watch the new ad here

Teachers' Toolbox

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Resources for TVIs

We've compiled a list of books, products, programs, and other resources especially for teachers of the visually impaired, and the students and families they serve.
Check out TVI Resources

Events

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2025 Boston Marathon

Thank you for your interest in being a part of Team NBP for the 129th Boston Marathon. Our team is FULL!

Read more or donate towards the team

What's New

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Free Book Club Subscriptions!

Thanks to generous donors, we are offering 325 free subscriptions to eligible families on a first-come, first-served basis. Application deadline: December 20, 2024.
Read more & apply for the Book Club

Braille is Literacy

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Braille Alphabet Card

Get Started: Download a PDF version of the braille alphabet or shop for classroom packs of embossed alphabet cards. First time visitors can order a free embossed braille alphabet card.

Take me to the braille alphabet cards
Make a difference (volunteer!)

Volunteer!

Help put braille books in the hands of blind children.

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Programs Promoting Braille Literacy

Kids Programs

Hands On! Books for Blind Children

Programs Promoting Braille Literacy
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Braille Textbooks

No student wants to be left behind, check out our textbooks.

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks