Our Mission

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

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.

In the Bookstore

Hot Off the Braille Press

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

Shop the braille bookstore

Braille for Business

Braille Business Solutions

Make a lasting impression with customized business cards and other collateral material with braille.

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Support Us

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

2025 Poetry Circle

Celebrate National Poetry Month with two free virtual poetry circles on Thursday, April 24th. This year's theme is "FREEDOMS."

What's New

The Snail and the Whale in Braille!

Our newest book in the Great Expectations Series comes with a sweet plush humpback whale — and a bunch of fun and free activities!

Check out the free activities

What's New

Braille Across America!

Join the Braille Across America 2025 Challenge to run, walk, bike, or roll the distance of a marathon between March 17th and April 21st!

Braille is Literacy

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

Volunteer!

Help put braille books in the hands of blind children.

Make a difference

Kids Programs

Hands On! Books for Blind Children

Programs Promoting Braille Literacy

Braille Textbooks

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

Browse our catalog of braille textbooks