Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 12hFall 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 000
Reposted by Braille InstituteRNIB Bookshare @rnibbookshare.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Someone'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/4iSoBpAbit.lyThe 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... 021
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 13hFestive braille reads bring so much fun and joy to the season for little ones. 010
Reposted by Braille InstituteBe My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026How 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...bemyeyes.comConnecting India: How Vignesh is Building a More Inclusive FutureFrom 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. ... 011
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Expanding audio description means everyone gets to enjoy the thrills of movie night! 020
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026What 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. 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Interested 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 010
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It'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 000
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As 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...nen.pressNew research aims to build evidence base for braille food labellingBlind 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… 011
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Obscured 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 ⬇️)artreview.comHow Disability Reshapes PhotographySurveying 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 021
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Braille belongs everywhere, including in the music that brings a performance together. 020
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Small accessibility choices can make everyday technology more inclusive! 100
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Drivers: 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. 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Having 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 000
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Content 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 ⬇️)syracuse.comBlind & Bored: Vision loss with a sense of humor (Enable: The Disability Podcast)“Blind & Bored” content creator Hannah Weymouth also shared her superpower. 021
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 23/09/2026With 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 ⬇️)euronews.comLet the games begin: Making video and board games available for allGamers 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 ... 032
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Vision 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. 010
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026What 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 ⬇️)thewrap.comHow the 'Being Heumann' Crew Built a Set for Its Disabled Cast on the FlyTIFF 2026: Dozens of disabled performers star in Siân Heder's follow-up to "CODA" dramatizing the San Francisco 504 sit-in protests. 132
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Braille makes storytime something everyone can share. 💙 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A 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. 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Guide 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. 012
Reposted by Braille InstituteRNIB Bookshare @rnibbookshare.bsky.social · 12/09/2026A 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 #TeachersLifebit.lySearch: 9 results found for "gruffalo"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... 021
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026 A little piece of Braille history tucked into music history! 020
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Need 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 010
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Join 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 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026When access is built in from the start, more people get to be part of the experience. 020
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Abel 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 ⬇️)undp.orgFrom Braille to Bytes: Abel Simbani Is Opening Digital Doors for OthersAbel Simbani is teaching Malawi to see digital inclusion differently. 031
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026When 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. 101
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026This 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. 110
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @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...nytimes.com‘Brailled It’ Review: A Matter of PerspectiveThis experimental documentary follows three students as they compete in an annual Braille tournament in Los Angeles. 011
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Enough 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.)" 031
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @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 ⬇️)retailcustomerexperience.comHow accessible packaging is changing the retail experienceWalk 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... 041
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 04/09/2026With some ingenuity and a Lego robotics kit, a 12-year-old student created a much more affordable #braille printer. 💡 #BlindNewWorld (Story via Science Blog ⬇️)scienceblog.comA 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. 073
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The 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 001
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Noticing 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 010
Reposted by Braille InstituteReadit 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 04510
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We 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 ⬇️)today.comDolly 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. 14319
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Tactile 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... 010
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our 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 010
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Thomas 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 ⬇️)paradepets.comBlind CEO Is Raising His Guide Dog Differently With Manhattan as Their Training GroundPet dog turned service dog due to his skills. 031
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026So glad Atkinson Hyperlegible is making reading smoother at work! 020
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Curious 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 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Every 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 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Exciting to see new tech focused on practical, independent travel for our community! #LowVision 010
Reposted by Braille InstituteBe My Eyes @bemyeyes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026From 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...bemyeyes.comBringing Real-Time Visual Assistance to the Kitchen: Our Partnership with BarillaThrough 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... 022
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Community 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 000
Reposted by Braille InstituteBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Andre Adom is an amateur boxer knocking out assumptions about what it means to be a #blind athlete. 🥊 #BlindNewWorld (Story via South West Londoner ⬇️)swlondoner.co.uk'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 032
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Art is a universal language. So proud of of these artists and grateful for Lenny’s incredible work! 011
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 24/08/2026With 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 000
Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Move 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 000