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Free Online Resources to Learn Braille
Free online resources for parents, families, teachers and others interested in learning the basics of braille
Braille is everywhere this month! January is National Braille Month, in honor of Louis Braille’s birthday, and World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4. If you made a New Year’s Resolution to learn braille this year or you want to brush up your skills, check out these free resources for learning braille.
Dots for Families
These lessons are designed to help families of children who are blind or visually impaired to learn the basics about braille.
Hadley offers free interactive braille workshops by touch and by sight, from uncontracted braille to contracted braille and special symbols. Older adults with vision loss can learn braille for practical use by phone or online. Vision professionals can learn or hone their braille skills through engaging, interactive online activities. Call 800-323-4238 to sign up today.
BRL: Braille Through Remote Learning
Free online instructional program for families, teachers, and others interested in learning braille on their own. The course is comprised of three parts:
- Introduction to Braille
- Braille Transcribers
- Specialized Codes
UEB Online
Free online course from the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) in Australia.
Introduction to UEB
Free course via YouTube videos from Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Additional Resources
UEB Quick Reference Sheet
This two-page document is a “cheat sheet” for those who know braille, but need a quick refresher on some of the changes in UEB.
The ABCs of UEB
This free resource from BANA (Braille Authority of North America) is designed for those who already know the braille code, but who would like to learn about UEB. There are many other resources and updated on the BANA site, so be sure to check there regularly!
See also Braille for Sighted Classmates and Family Members.
