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Empowering visually impaired people to live fulfilling lives since 1919. Learn more about us and find FREE resources at www.brailleinstitute.org.

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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 12h
Fall adventures are better when you feel prepared. Join Braille Institute for Stay Safe and Have Fun this Fall. Date: Fri, Oct 16 Time: 10AM - 11AM PT We'll discuss safer routes, uneven terrain, lighting, protective techniques, and more. bit.ly/4yQyvgl
An arched photo shows a group of families and Braille Institute staff on a hayride, smiling on a bright autumn day. A dark teal circle containing the white Braille Institute "b." logo sits along the bottom edge of the photo. Below, bold navy text reads: "Join Braille Institute for Staying Safe and Having Fun this Fall," accompanied by a dark teal text box flanked by yellow horizontal accents listing the event time as 10:00 to 11:00 AM PT.
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RNIB Bookshare @rnibbookshare.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Someone's stealing Squirrel's leaves... or are they? 🍂 Enjoy the braille overlaty edition of The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater available from RNIB Shop. Perfect for young braille readers. Storytime made accessible! #BrailleBooks #AccessibleReading #Autumn bit.ly/4iSoBpA
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The Leaf Thief: The Leaf Thief (uncontracted UEB)
Braille and print issue of The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater. Uncontracted (grade 1) braille on clear, interleaved sheets, allows the original printed text and images to be seen undern...
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 13h
Festive braille reads bring so much fun and joy to the season for little ones.
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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How is technology driving accessibility across India? 🇮🇳 Read how Vignesh is leveraging Be My Eyes to build a more inclusive future for his home country! 🌏 www.bemyeyes.com/community-st...
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Connecting India: How Vignesh is Building a More Inclusive Future
From Help the Blind Foundation to college stages: Vignesh’s mission to make inclusion the norm in his home country Meet Vignesh, an accessibility professional and motivational speaker based in India. ...
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Expanding audio description means everyone gets to enjoy the thrills of movie night!
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What is Orientation & Mobility? O&M helps people who are blind or have low vision build skills and confidence for safe, independent travel. That can include learning new routes, using mobility tools, navigating intersections, and using environmental sounds and landmarks to stay oriented.
A photo shows participants walking outdoors in front of an orange Metro Local bus during a Cane Quest event, featuring a young woman in a gray shirt with bib number 81 holding a white cane while walking alongside a guide in a bright orange safety vest. A purple circle with the white Braille Institute logo appears in the top left corner. Overlaid at the bottom, a light gray rounded card with a purple vertical accent bar features bold purple text asking, "What is Orientation & Mobility?" followed by text explaining that O&M helps people who are blind or have low vision build skills and confidence for safe, independent travel.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Interested in how technology can complement O&M skills? Join us for our FREE online workshop, Travel Tools and Navigation (Maps and WayMap). Date: Friday, Oct. 9 Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM PT Sign up today: bit.ly/4dnZrLS
A light gray background with purple and yellow line graphic accents features the dark navy Braille Institute logo centered at the top above a white pop-up style card framed in purple. Bold purple text inside the card reads: "Explore Fall Safely and Confidentially with Braille Institute: JOIN OUR ONLINE WORKSHOP." Below, the card lists event details including the time as 10:00 to 11:00 AM PT, along with a closing call to action reading: "Register today to save your spot."
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's Orientation & Mobility Month! O&M helps people who are blind or have low vision develop the skills and strategies to navigate the world safely and confidently. This month, we're celebrating the freedom to Move Freely, Live Fully. Get involved: bit.ly/4ydUmhF
A photo shows an older woman in a yellow blouse and dark glasses smiling as she stands on a bus, holding her white cane, accented with blue and yellow lines in the background. A blue circle containing the white Braille Institute "b." logo sits in the lower left corner. Overlaid at the bottom, a light gray rounded box features bold dark navy text reading: "October is Orientation & Mobility Month! This month, we embrace the joy of moving freely and living fully."
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As part of a survey designed to strengthen the case for mandatory #braille food labelling in the UK, researchers are inviting folks who are #blind and #LowVision to share experiences with food packaging. #BlindNewWorld (Story via North Edinburgh News ⬇️) nen.press/new-research...
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New research aims to build evidence base for braille food labelling
Blind and partially sighted people across the UK are being invited to share their experiences of accessing food packaging as part of a new survey designed to strengthen the case for mandatory brail…
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Obscured Portraits is a journey through #DisabilityRepresentation that shifts from explaining #disability to giving #disabled artists equal space to experiment, contradict and complicate how we understand perception. #BlindNewWorld (Story via @artreview.bsky.social ⬇️)
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How Disability Reshapes Photography
Surveying the historic representation of the blind and visually impaired in photography – and even simulating their experience – a new show in Taipei expands what ‘seeing’ can mean
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Braille belongs everywhere, including in the music that brings a performance together.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Small accessibility choices can make everyday technology more inclusive!
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Drivers: Small choices can make streets safer for people who are blind or have low vision. Stop well before the crosswalk, avoid unnecessary honking, and ask before helping. Giving pedestrians space and minimizing distractions helps support safe, independent travel.
A dark navy graphic features yellow accent bars flanking the white Braille Institute logo centered at the top above bold white text reading: "Small actions boost street safety for those who are blind or have low vision." Centered below, a rounded rectangular photo shows a young woman wearing a Cane Quest shirt with bib number 63 using a white mobility cane while crossing a street arm-in-arm with a guide wearing a bright orange safety vest.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Having trouble reading, navigating stairs, recognizing faces, or doing activities you love? Low vision rehabilitation can help you get support, strategies, and adaptive tools to stay independent. Learn more about low vision rehabilitation services at Braille Institute here: bit.ly/3UszJzt
 A bold blue and light grey graphic featuring a photo of a senior woman practicing with a CCTV magnifier during a low vision rehabilitation appoint while an occupational therapist smiles at her. Below the photo, text reads: "Recognizing Vision Loss: When to Seek Low Vision Rehabilitation" At the bottom, a small boxed button reads "Swipe to learn more" next to the Braille Institute "b" icon.Light grey and bold blue graphic with a rounded box containing white text titled, "Here are 5 signs it may be time for a low vision evaluation:". The card details five signs, including having difficulty reading, needing significantly brighter light, bumping into objects more often, finding stairs or unfamiliar spaces becoming difficult to navigate, and struggling to recognize faces or giving up favorite activities. The ink blue Braille Institute "b" icon is centered at the bottom.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Content creator Hannah Weymouth, also known as "#Blind & Bored," faces her #disability with a sense of humor. Get to know her in this interview on Enable: The Disability Podcast. #BlindNewWorld (Story via @syracuse.com ⬇️)
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Blind & Bored: Vision loss with a sense of humor (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
“Blind & Bored” content creator Hannah Weymouth also shared her superpower.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
With some simple accommodations for #accessibility and inclusion, people with #disabilities are able to get in the game - including board games, card games, video games and more! #BlindNewWorld (Story via @euronews.com ⬇️)
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Let the games begin: Making video and board games available for all
Gamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board ...
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Vision loss doesn't have to pause your reading list. Braille Institute’s Library offers free access to books and information through mail, downloadable accessible content, or in-person services. No waiting lists. No late fees. Just more stories within reach.
A dark navy background features the white Braille Institute logo centered at the top above text reading: "Discover free books, audio content, and mail delivery options designed to help people with vision loss." An arched photo outlined in yellow shows a close-up of a librarian and a patron's hands as she demonstrates how to use a cartridge with a Talking Book Player. A yellow pill-shaped button in the bottom right corner reads: "BrailleInstitute.org."
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What does a movie set look like when the actors have a range of #disabilities? For the upcoming film "Being Heumann," it was different than a typical set, but also a lot more #accessible and #inclusive. #BlindNewWorld (Story via @thewrap.com ⬇️)
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How the 'Being Heumann' Crew Built a Set for Its Disabled Cast on the Fly
TIFF 2026: Dozens of disabled performers star in Siân Heder's follow-up to "CODA" dramatizing the San Francisco 504 sit-in protests.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Braille makes storytime something everyone can share. 💙
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A little lighting adjustment can make a big difference with low vision. Try task lighting, adjustable lamps, reduced glare, and better lighting on stairs and in high-traffic areas to make everyday activities safer and easier.
A photo shows an older woman with white hair looking at a reading stand while an instructor behind her adjusts a white task lamp to illuminate the surface. A dark teal circle containing the white Braille Institute "b." logo is positioned in the lower left corner, overlapping a yellow text box with bold dark navy lettering reading: "Lighting Tips for Low Vision."
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Guide dogs can be powerful partners in independence. They may support mobility, navigation, safety, and confidence. Help working teams by not petting, feeding, calling to, or distracting a service dog.
A photo shows a woman with dark hair and a bright blue and teal blouse sitting on a bench outside with her guide dog, a black labarador. Overlaid at the bottom is a white rounded card featuring the dark navy Braille Institute logo above bold text reading: "September is Guide Dog Awareness Month!" A green accent bar frames the right edge of the graphic.
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RNIB Bookshare @rnibbookshare.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A mouse, a Gruffalo and a whole lot of adventure! 🐭 Did you know some of the UK's most-loved #ChildrensBooks are available as braille overlay books? Join Mouse as he outsmarts monsters in The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Gruffalo Granny! bit.ly/4xOt0hM #Braille #Gruffalo #TeachersLife
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Talking clocks, white canes, magnifiers, braille products, accessible phones and daily living aids for blind and partially sighted people. Plus gifts, books and homeware for everyone. Worldwide shippi...
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A little piece of Braille history tucked into music history!
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Need visual assistance? Your iPhone and Siri can help. Learn how to use Be My Eyes completely hands-free with Siri and connect with a sighted volunteer when you need an extra pair of eyes. When: Tuesday, September 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM PT Where: Online Register for free: bit.ly/4AbUorU
A split graphic with a light gray upper section features the headline: "Hands-Free Visual Assistance: Using Be My Eyes with Siri." A blue middle band lists when and where the workshop takes place: Tuesday, September 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM PT, Online via Microsoft Teams." The lower portion displays a smartphone showing the Be My Eyes app screen with buttons reading "I need visual assistance" and "I'd like to volunteer." The dark navy Braille Institute "b." logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join our Long-Term Independence and Healthy Relationships online workshop to learn practical ways to support a loved one with vision loss while building a healthy, supportive relationship. Date: Tuesday, September 22 Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM PT Learn more and register: bit.ly/4ylGRfl
A photo shows two women sharing a warm moment in a kitchen; the woman on the left in a blue apron smiles and leans her head against another woman wearing a light pink top who holds a white mug. In the top left corner, a dark teal circular badge features the white Braille Institute "b." logo. Overlaid across the middle, a yellow banner reads: "Learn practical strategies to support a loved one with vision loss while promoting their independence." At the bottom, a dark teal text box lists venue details: "Venue: Online (live via Microsoft Teams or Zoom)."
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When access is built in from the start, more people get to be part of the experience.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Abel Simbani is a #VisuallyImpaired educator teaching at a mainstream school in Malawi - and he's using his lived experience to give his students perspective on the importance of digital inclusion. #BlindNewWorld (Story via UNDP Malawi ⬇️)
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From Braille to Bytes: Abel Simbani Is Opening Digital Doors for Others
Abel Simbani is teaching Malawi to see digital inclusion differently.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
When someone you care about is adjusting to vision loss, you’re adjusting too. The Becoming a Care Partner series offers family members and caregivers a place to learn, ask questions, and build practical skills for supporting a loved one with vision loss.
A royal blue background features the white Braille Institute logo centered at the top above bold white text reading: "Learn practical skills to support a loved one with vision loss." A white rounded-corner text box outlines event details reading: "Date: Tuesday, September 22; Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM PT; Venue: Online." The lower portion of the graphic features an arched photo showing an instructor with curly hair guiding an older Asian woman as she uses a black writing template to practice writing on lined paper. A bright blue button at the bottom reads: "Register via our website today!".
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This Sports Eye Safety Month, we’re sharing a few ways to reduce the risk of injury and take care of your eyes during the activities you enjoy.
A photo shows a male cyclist leaning forward while riding, wearing a white and blue bicycle helmet, dark protective sports sunglasses, and a black athletic jersey. Positioned in the lower left corner is a yellow circle containing the dark navy Braille Institute "b." logo. Overlaid at the bottom, a light gray rounded box features bold navy text reading: "Protect your eyes and keep doing what you love."A white background card with soft yellow circular graphic accents in opposite corners features a dark navy Braille Institute logo in the bottom right corner. Below the bold heading stating that Sports Eye Safety Month is a reminder to build eye protection into the activities you already enjoy, the text explains that taking steps to protect your eyes during sports and recreation can help reduce the risk of pain, irritation, and other complications caused by injury.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"Brailled It" is an experimental documentary that follows three #blind and #LowVision students competing in the #Braille Challenge. The best part? It's told almost entirely from the students' perspective. 🧑‍🦯 #BlindNewWorld (Review via @nytimes.com ⬇️) www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/m...
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‘Brailled It’ Review: A Matter of Perspective
This experimental documentary follows three students as they compete in an annual Braille tournament in Los Angeles.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Enough said. 🤷 #BlindNewWorld -- Image: Icons of a person navigating with a white cane, a wheelchair user and a person walking with a guide dog. Text: "Access. Inclusion. Equity. (That's it. That's the post.)"
Icons of a person navigating with a white cane, a wheelchair user and a person walking with a guide dog. Text: "Access. Inclusion. Equity. (That's it. That's the post.)"
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#Accessible packaging makes it easier for people who are #blind and #VisuallyImpaired to shop independently - and can also be a competitive advantage for retailers. #BlindNewWorld (Story via Retail Customer Experience ⬇️)
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How accessible packaging is changing the retail experience
Walk through any store and you’ll see QR codes on packaging, connecting shoppers to recipes, promotions and brand information. But for millions of consumers, that digital doorway has remained partiall...
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
With some ingenuity and a Lego robotics kit, a 12-year-old student created a much more affordable #braille printer. 💡 #BlindNewWorld (Story via Science Blog ⬇️)
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A 12-year-old in California built a working printer for blind readers out of a Lego robot kit for his school science fair, after finding that the machines sold for the job cost about $2,000; the parts...
A twelve-year-old just proved that assistive technology doesn't need to cost thousands when ingenuity and a Lego kit can do the job for under four hundred dollars.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The deadline to register for this year’s Cane Quest SoCal at the LA Zoo is this Friday, September 11! Don’t miss the chance to be part of Cane Quest. Register here today: bit.ly/4c9gRLS
A bright purple background features the Cane Quest logo and the white Braille Institute logo side-by-side at the top center. White and yellow text below reads: "Get ready for adventure at Cane Quest SoCal!" An arched photo shows three people standing together outdoors; a staff member in a blue polo on the left, a participant in a dark green Cane Quest shirt holding a white cane in the middle, and a volunteer in an orange shirt with a neon safety vest on the right. A bright purple pill-shaped button at the bottom contains white text reading: "Register by Friday, Sept 11!".
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Noticing vision changes is a reason to pay attention, not panic. Age-related eye conditions can affect how you see, but many can be managed, particularly when identified early. That’s why knowing the signs and doing regular checks is key. Learn more: www.brailleinstitute.org
A light green background features the white Braille Institute logo centered at the top. A white rounded-corner card frames a photo of an older woman with short blonde hair having her eyes examined using a slit lamp microscope by an eye care professional. Below the photo, bold navy text reads: "Regular checks as you age protect your sight and peace of mind." A white pill-shaped button at the bottom contains dark navy text reading: "Learn more: www.brailleinstitute.org/".
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Readit Club @readit.club · 16/06/2026
Louis Braille invented the tactile #reading and #writing system for #blind people when he was just 15 years old. #Braille #LouisBraille
 Louis Braille
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We join the world in remembering the incredible Dolly Parton and the impact she had on children's literacy - including providing free #braille and audiobooks for kids who are #blind and #LowVision. 🦋 📚 #BlindNewWorld (Story via @todayshow.com ⬇️)
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Has Sent Over 100,000 Braille Books to Low-Vision Kids: She ‘Cared About Everyone’
“None of my son’s needs are special,” Jessica Caromile says of her 12-year-old, who is blind — and she believes the late country music legend understood this, too.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Tactile signage is one way to make information accessible. Join us for a free online workshop where we’ll explore how they can help people with visual impairment while traveling through spaces. Date: Thurs, Sept 24 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM PT Register here: www.brailleinstitute.org/find-service...
A dark navy background features a central white rounded-corner card overlapping a photo of elevator buttons with braille, where a hand presses the number 1 button outlined in red. A blue circular badge containing the white Braille Institute "b." logo sits at the bottom of the photo. Below the photo, dark text reads: "Learn how tactile signage boosts accessible, independent travel." A bright blue rounded text box lists event details reading: "Date: Thursday, Sep 24; Time: 1:00 to 2:00 PM PT," followed by white text at the bottom reading: "Sign up for free on our website!"
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our online store is open for business! Purchase products directly from the comfort of your home, either online or over the phone with our customer service team. You can find gifts, white canes, lighting solutions, assistive tech, low vision aids, and more. Visit online: shop.brailleinstitute.org
Promotional graphic for the Braille Institute online store featuring an open laptop displaying the store's home page and graphic call outs with dashed arrows pointing to the laptop, highlighting some of the things available for purchase: gifts, canes, lighting, assistive tech, low vision aids, and more! At the bottom of the graphic is the store URL: shop.brailleinstitute.org and phone number: +1 (855) 226-7338.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Thomas Panek, CEO of Lighthouse Guild, and his #GuideDog Shadow took an unconventional approach to their work together, starting with on-the-job training on the streets of Manhattan. 🏢 🦮 #BlindNewWorld (Story via Parade Pets ⬇️)
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Blind CEO Is Raising His Guide Dog Differently With Manhattan as Their Training Ground
Pet dog turned service dog due to his skills.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
So glad Atkinson Hyperlegible is making reading smoother at work!
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Curious about how Alexa could make listening to your audiobooks easier? Join us for a hands-on look at the My Talking Books Alexa skill! Date: Tuesday, September 8 Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM PT Venue: Online Register today: bit.ly/4xeU9dx
A light gray background features purple and yellow curved line accents at the top and bottom with the dark navy Braille Institute logo centered above. Bold purple text reads: "Discover how Alexa can make listening to talking books on BARD easier!" A white rounded-corner text box outlines event details reading: "Date: Tuesday, September 8; Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM PT; Venue: Online," with labels highlighted in bold purple. Below, a circular frame with purple and yellow borders highlights a photo of a spherical white Amazon Echo device.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Every beat has a story. From Havana to Los Angeles, come and discover how rhythm has connected cultures and generations through an interactive online presentation with Louie Cruz Beltran. Date: September 9 (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm PT) Register here today: bit.ly/4z937u8
A bright purple background features the white Braille Institute logo in the upper left corner and a photo of percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran holding an instrument on the right side. White and yellow text on the left reads: "Join master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran and explore traditions behind Afro-Cuban and Mexican music." Below this, a white rounded text box outlines the event details: "Date: Wednesday, September 9; Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT; Venue: Braille Institute Los Angeles Center." At the bottom, bold yellow text reads: "Register today to save your spot."
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Exciting to see new tech focused on practical, independent travel for our community! #LowVision
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Be My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
From checking ingredients to following a recipe, visual assistance can make a real difference. 🍝 Daniel shares how Be My Eyes and Barilla are bringing real-time visual assistance to the kitchen for blind and low-vision home chefs. www.bemyeyes.com/blog/bringin...
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Bringing Real-Time Visual Assistance to the Kitchen: Our Partnership with Barilla
Through our partnership with Barilla, we are on a mission to make culinary experiences fully accessible, helping blind and low-vision home chefs prepare their favorite meals safely and with total conf...
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Community has a way of opening doors. For Giselle, that meant exploring art in new ways and forming friendships that continue to enrich her life. Having the right support can help people continue doing what they love. Read Giselle's story here: bit.ly/3TPnQTJ
Light grey and ink blue graphic featuring a photo of Giselle H. smiling while seated at her desk on the right and a quote on the left from Giselle: light gray background features a dark navy text section on the left containing a quote: “If I didn’t have Braille Institute, I would probably feel like I was stuck at home. It gives me confidence and encouragement.” Below the quote, text in an ink blue banner says: "Read Giselle's story about finding community on our blog!". The Braille Institute logo sits in the bottom left corner.
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BlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Andre Adom is an amateur boxer knocking out assumptions about what it means to be a #blind athlete. 🥊 #BlindNewWorld (Story via South West Londoner ⬇️)
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'I'm not letting anything stop me': The blind Brixton boxer....
Athletic in build and kitted out in mismatched sports gear, Andre Adom appears no different from the other amateur boxers
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Art is a universal language. So proud of of these artists and grateful for Lenny’s incredible work!
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
With Braille Institute's free Telephone Reader Program, you can enjoy news, community updates, entertainment, and more in English or Spanish through your phone or computer. All read by genuine human voices, thanks to our volunteers. Learn more and sign up today: bit.ly/4hWMpIi
A dark background features a photo of a woman wearing a headset sitting at a desk with a computer monitor inside a recording booth, with a white Braille Institute logo in the top left corner. Overlaid near the bottom, a light blue text box contains bold navy text reading: "Whether you'd like to listen or lend your voice, we'd love to welcome you our Telephone Reader Program." Below the box, white text provides a registration link to sign up today.
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Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Move with confidence! Balance Boost helps participants improve strength, build balance, reduce fear of falling, and maintain independence through guided movement and community support. Join us Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. bit.ly/4qiwvdD
Indoor photo shows a group of smiling and laughing young students gathered together inside a classroom. A blue circular badge containing the white Braille Institute "b." logo sits in the lower left, overlapping a white rounded card. Bold dark navy text reads: "Take a step toward greater strength, balance, and confidence." Below, event details are listed as: "JOIN US Date: Thursdays; Time: 10:30 a.m –12 p.m PT; Venue: Online (Microsoft Teams/Zoom)," with the labels highlighted in bold blue.
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