Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Braille: World Braille Day and Braille Literacy Month
In 1824, Louis Braille introduced a tactile code to access reading material. Two hundred years later, his name is synonymous with the tactile code utilized by people who are blind and visually impaired worldwide. Braille enables users to read with their fingertips “using a system of six raised dots.” January 4, 2024, the 215th anniversary [...]
Braille Challenge 2024
This year’s Braille Challenge Season will run from January 1 through March 18, 2024. The Braille Challenge, “the only academic challenge of its kind in North America for students who are blind or visually impaired,” is held each year in January through March. Developed by the Braille Institute, the Challenge seeks to motivate students to [...]
Embracing Braille: An Online Discussion: January 4, 2024
On January 4, 2024, Louis Braille’s birthday, Hadley will be convening their group discussion about topics “related to learning, reading and writing braille.” The “Embracing Braille” group meets the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 am Central Time (CT; 12:30 pm ET). This month’s discussion will explore using braille around the home to increase [...]
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Physical Activities Barriers Study Seeks Participation by Parents of Children with CHARGE Syndrome
Parents of Children with CHARGE Syndrome are invited to participate in a Barriers to Physical Activity study being conducted by a team from SUNY Brockport. It is for children with CHARGE who are between 10 and 18 years of age who can communicate. Prospective study participants are asked to click on the link that can [...]
Seeing AI App Launches on Android Devices
Seeing AI, a free app, “narrates the world” for people who are blind or have low vision. It provides support to users with daily tasks such as reading mail, identifying products, hearing descriptions of photos, and more. Microsoft has announced the launch of the newest version of the app, now available on Android devices via [...]
Accessible and Enjoyable Holiday Activities
With the holidays and vacation time upon us, activities that are accessible and enjoyable can add to the celebrations. Here are a few examples of suggestions for children and families: – Bake holiday cookies: Depending on the child’s age, making some no-bake cookies can be a simple and flavorful activity. Sugar cookies can be arranged [...]
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Note to Readers: This is the last bulletin we are publishing in 2023. The next issue of Resources for Partners will be sent to you on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Have a wonderful holiday season and happy and healthy New Year!
