Braille Institute

@MadameGandalf Thank you so much for your support! What a fantastic way to raise awareness. Here's to more accessible games in 2026!

SO proud of my Tavern patrons for coming together yesterday for World Braille Day 🍻 Thank you for all your kindness towards @BrailleInst 🩵 WorldzEnd Zombies today (Public for now while we're awaiting WL!🤞), let's see what this world is about 👀 🔴LIVE

Our innovative team recently partnered with @BrailleInst of America conducting a low vision needs assessment to identify unmet needs and suggest ways to improve programming for older adults with low vision: vitalresearch.com/insights/low-v…

We extend our gratitude #18thAnnualDisabilityArtExhibition artists. Your talent, passion, and vision were the heart of this exhibition. Visit: bit.ly/DAE-18 @specialacademy @BrailleInst @ConnectwithECF @laGOAL @TierradelSolFdn @Culture_LA @SCIL_CA @scil_ca

Thank you to @BrailleInst, Sandy Shin for sharing your expertise at WP Accessibility Day 2025! 💙 2025.wpaccessibility.day/people/sandy-s… #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility #SpeakerSpotlight

Welcome to whimsy. @BrailleInst's Angelica Fuentes's "DopeySneezyGrumpyBashfulSleepyHappyDoc"! 🍎 reimagines a fairy tale with bold colors & playful elements, featuring the iconic dwarves & a hint of mystery. 🔗 bit.ly/DAE-18 #18thDisabilityArtExhibition @Culture_LA

Experience pure "Joy" with Julie Rivas. #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! From @BrailleInst, this piece blooms with colors. As Lady Bird Johnson noted, "Where flowers bloom so does hope." See this uplifting artwork: bit.ly/DAE-18. @BrailleInst @Culture_LA

Immerse yourself in "The Nature," 2025, by Kalawni Prince from @BrailleInst! Celebration of nature's exuberance! "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Discover more #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA

"The moon looks upon many night-flowers; the night-flower sees but one moon." - Thomas Moore. Introducing "Night Flowers," by Shanika Thomas from@BrailleInst! Discover more #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA

Journey into "Celtic Dream," by @BrailleInst's Shirley Manning. Fun fact: The Scottish thistle legend says it saved a sleeping Scottish army from a Viking ambush! #18thDisabilityArtExhibtion! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA

Match deadline extended! The deadline for our $100,000 Matching Gift offer has been extended to November 15! Act now to be sure your gift TRIPLES in impact to help keep Braille Institute library services 100% free for everyone who needs them. bit.ly/48Abh4e

@LizStroudLib Amazing! We hope you had a great White Cane Day!

White Cane Day! Thanks for the activity, Mrs. Seyler! #dg58pride @BrailleInst

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”. bit.ly/47SkW5J

- 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! bit.ly/4n4KTmv

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!

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

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! 💙

@Waymo Thank you for supporting Cane Quest! It's going to be a great year. 🦯

@BrailleInst @BrailleInst Happy to be a sponsor! Thanks for having us!

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

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: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/people/sandy-s… #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay

@iFactoryBoston @WPA11yDay We can't wait! If you're curious about how prioritizing accessibility can improve your user experience and design, we highly encourage you to join us!

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. bit.ly/47SkW5J