Braille Institute Announces 2023 Teacher of the Year April Makley
Grand Rapids, Michigan Teacher Honored for Excellence In Braille Instruction Los Angeles - May 23, 2023 — Braille Institute
Finalists Announced for 2023 Braille Challenge Finals
50 children who are blind or visually impaired selected to participate in competition that tests and promotes braille literacy
Braille Institute Los Angeles Multi-Year Initiative to Unveil a Reimagined Library for those Blind and Visually Impaired
Redesigned library is a dynamic, experiential place to gather, socialize and learn that goes well beyond books
Celebrate “Low Vision Awareness Month” With Braille Institute In February
February is "Low Vision Awareness Month" and Braille Institute is offering free online seminars with eye doctors discussing important topics - macular degeneration, nutrition and eye health, and clinical trials for low vision retinal diseases.
Braille Institute Celebrates 4th Annual “Assistive Technology Month” In January
Experts discuss the latest in assistive technology to increase independence and improve daily activities for those who are blind or
Braille Institute Of America Names James P. Kales As Chief Executive Officer
Braille Institute announced today that the Organization’s Board of Directors has named James P. Kales as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the organization as CEO on December 12, 2022. Kales, a leader in the non-profit sector, brings more than 25 years of experience working for organizations such as United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Braille Institute Establishes Partnership With CSULA to Provide Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Internships
LOS ANGELES -- September 14, 2022 -- Braille Institute has entered into an agreement with California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) to provide graduate students in their O&M program the ability to obtain hands-on experience by working with blind and visually impaired individuals at one of Braille Institute’s seven centers through a formal internship training program.
Braille Institute Names Winners of the 2022 Braille Challenge
Los Angeles — June 27, 2022 — Celebrating more than 100 years of positively transforming the lives of those with vision loss, Braille Institute announced the winners of the 2022 Braille Challenge this past Saturday at the Finals Award Ceremony held at the University of Southern California campus.
Braille Institute Announces 2022 Teacher of the Year Melinda Demaris
Los Angeles, May 18, 2022 -- Braille Institute has named Melinda Demaris as its 2022 “Teacher of the Year” for excellence in braille instruction. The award is part of Braille Institute’s annual Braille Challenge competition, the only academic competition of its kind in North America and the U.K. for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Finalists Announced for 2022 Braille Challenge Finals
Los Angeles, May 5, 2022 – Braille Institute is proud to announce the 50 finalists for the 2022 Braille Challenge Finals competition. These competitors achieved the highest scores in the braille literacy testing competition, out of over 800 youth across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.