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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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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

We've got new books and products rolling off the braille presses every week... Check out what's new!
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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

Events

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20 Years of Laughs!

Celebrate 20 years of the "A Million Laughs for Literacy" Gala, November 13th, 2025. Join us — and award-winning comedian Demetri Martin — for an unforgettable night!

Buy gala tickets and read more here

Events

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Tee Up for Braille

Join us on Monday, September 29th at Indian Ridge Country Club (Andover, Massachusetts) for the 2nd Annual NBP Golf Tournament to support braille!
Read more about the Golf Tournament

What's New

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Braille & Brew in Framingham!

Come join us for Braille & Brew 2025 at Jack's Abby Beer Hall for a unique blindfold beer tasting experience!

Braille & Brew details and tickets here

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.

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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.

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