Braille Institute
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Empowering visually impaired people to live fulfilling lives.
Los Angeles, California
Joined June 2009
Our very own Jeremy Perkins and Sandy Shin of @BrailleInst will speak at @WPA11yDay, a free 24-hour virtual conference this Wednesday. Join their presentation, “Creating a Hyper-Accessible Website for Blind, Low Vision, and Sighted Users”. https://t.co/SvobdUxQZN
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- Pencil, roller, and marshmallow are just a few of the names for cane tips that all provide different types of feedback. - Today, some canes can integrate with AI and GPS to improve navigation. Now that you know, pass it on! https://t.co/L3GM9ogUow
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Your donation by December 3 in honor of the global day of giving will be matched, dollar for dollar.
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White canes are recognized worldwide as symbols of independence. These slim tools pack a punch of empowerment for people living with low vision or blindness. Keep reading for some fun facts about white canes!
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Thank you so much @limebike for sponsoring this year's 2025 Cane Quest SoCal event! We're grateful for your commitment to safe and accessible travel for all. #CaneQuest #OrientationAndMobility #WhiteCane #Lime #Blind #LowVision #VisualImpairment
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October is #WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth! World Blindness Awareness Month is about understanding that accessibility, inclusion, and support matter every day, not just in October. Ways to get involved: support blind-focused orgs, raise awareness, advocate for accessible tech! 💙
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Thank you so much to @Waymo for sponsoring this year's 2025 Cane Quest SoCal event! We're grateful for your partnership and commitment to accessibility for all in the transportation sector. #CaneQuest #OrientationAndMobility #WhiteCane #Waymo #Blind #LowVision #VisualImpairment
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Speaker Spotlight: Sandy Shin (@BrailleInst) Sandy Shin shares insights from the Braille Institute's website redesign, focusing on creating an inclusive experience. Session time: October 15, 2025, at 19:00 UTC Learn more: https://t.co/pAlAheLZKE
#WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay
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Sandy Shin is an accomplished marketing and communication professional with over 30 years of experience. She has worked for highly recognized corporations and higher education institutions including...
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Excited for @WPA11yDay! Our UX Director Jeremy Perkins and Sandy Shin of the @BrailleInst will present on building a hyper-accessible site for blind, low vision and sighted users — covering UX research, design, testing & dev. https://t.co/SvobdUyoPl
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Your impact triples when you give by October 31 to support Braille Institute library services! Thanks to a generous $100,000 Matching Gift, your gift goes 3X as far to provide library resources that enrich the lives of people with visual impairments. https://t.co/If9Aavf4Wo
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We’re expanding our Braille Challenge Advisory Committee! If you’re a passionate leader, educator, or advocate, we want YOU to help guide the future of this impactful program. Applications are open through Friday, September 19th, 2025. Apply today! https://t.co/1W6B1HouMr
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Want an incredibly useful freebie? We’ve got one for you! Download your free copy of our new Atkinson Hyperlegible Next today. When you use this award-winning font, you can ensure your communications will be accessible to everyone. https://t.co/w5cKS0aKRH
#FreeFont #Typography
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The @BrailleInst Community Hero Awards spotlight innovators like @Meta, @BeMyEyes & Tilt Beauty for advancing education and independence for Blind and low vision communities through inclusive tech and design. List of awardees: https://t.co/ITStMiVumQ
#a11y #AI #BrailleLiteracy
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Honoring organizations making a lasting impact on the education of blind and visually impaired
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🌟 Big news from Newton County Schools! 🌟 Congratulations to rising 3rd grader Kennedy Carlock from Newton County STEAM Academy for earning top honors in the Apprentice division at the 2025 Braille Challenge Finals! Competing against students from around the world, Kennedy
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ACB’s Claire Stanley cheered on students at the 25th annual Braille Challenge, hosted by the @BrailleInst. It’s the only academic competition of its kind for students who are blind or visually impaired. Congrats to all the participants! Learn more at https://t.co/uw7AZ7m9rn.
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"Six little dots can lead to endless possibilities." 💙 Thank you so much for joining us and sharing the importance of braille literacy, Rina! We're thrilled that more people are learning how life-changing these six dots are.
Last Friday, the top youth braillers from around the English-speaking world competed in the 25th Annual @BrailleInst #Braille Challenge. I learned so much about the blind and low vision community. #literacy #ability #perseverance @kcalnews
https://t.co/b85z1GdJx5
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Braille Challenge Finals! 🎉 Read the list of winners and full press release here: https://t.co/tQsUBBwRDx
#BrailleChallenge2025 #BrailleChallenge #Braille #BrailleReader #BrailleLiteracy
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Join us in cheering on the outstanding students competing in the 25th Braille Challenge! 🙌 Make a gift now to help us reach our goal of raising $25,000 in honor of the 25th anniversary of Braille Challenge. https://t.co/1hJa7OAyv1
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You’re invited to the livestream of the 25th annual Braille Challenge Finals awards ceremony! 🎉 We start tonight at 6:30 PM PT. Join here:
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Wishing our four Minnesota students - Colton, Elizabeth, Mila, and Sloan - the best of luck as they represent Minnesota for the first time in history at the Braille Challenge Finals national competition. You all make Minnesota proud! https://t.co/kVwJVzUvJ6
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Braille Institute announces 50 finalists for the 2025 Braille Challenge Finals - 25 years of promoting braille literacy among blind and visually impaired youth.
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We are so excited to be a sponsor of the @BrailleInst 25th Anniversary Braille Challenge Finals! Get all the details including the link to the Award Ceremony Livestream on June 28: https://t.co/sLe2UbgAxc
#Braille #BrailleChallenge
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