2024 Braille Challenge Season
As we embark on a new Braille Challenge season together, we are deeply committed to delivering an enriching and inclusive experience for all our students.
2023 Season Recap: 57 Active Regionals/ 817 Participants
In our continued efforts to support and enhance the program, we will be hosting various meetings and trainings for Regional Coordinators throughout the season. These will be instrumental in providing our coordinators with ongoing learning, collaboration, and development opportunities.
The Braille Challenge Season will run from January 1, 2024 – March 18th, 2024. We are beyond excited to welcome new and returning Challengers back, marking the start of a promising season of learning and achievement.
Let us embrace the season with enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination. Together, we will create a positive and enriching learning experience for our students. Thank you for your dedication to the mission of Braille Challenge: promoting braille literacy. We are excited for all that is to come!
Braille Onward!
Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind held in January through March each year in North America for students who are blind or visually impaired. Braille Institute developed Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. Learn more…


Teacher of the Year
The Teacher of the Year for Excellence in Braille Instruction Award is an opportunity for all Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) to be recognized nationally. Read about our 2023 Teacher of the Year, April Makley.

Previous Winners
Previous Winners from Regional Braille Challenges nationwide!

Regional Braille Challenges
Find all of the resources you need for your regional qualifying challenge!

Alumni Network
The Alumni Network advocates for braille literacy and builds a support network for Braille Challenge past contestants. Join the Alumni Network today!