We can help you to support a young person who is learning or using braille.
Braille teaching methods
Sense and sensitivity, written by Nigel Berry
This specialist book focuses on how to teach braille reading and writing to adults and young people who are losing or have lost their sight.
The books is based on Nigel Berry's extensive experience, both as a successful teacher of braille, and as the author of two widely-used braille reading schemes published by RNIB.
It provides a structure for introducing braille to new touch readers, guidance on establishing good reading and writing techniques and selecting appropriate resources. The book includes unique insights into the development of shape and pattern perception through touch.
Learn braille yourself
Learn uncontracted (grade 1) braille
Grade 1 braille translates each print character into a braille character or cell. It is great for basic labelling of objects like CDs, canned food in the cupboard.
Learn contracted (grade 2) braille
If you enjoy braille and would like to go further, you can learn the complete braille code which is known as contracted braille.
Find out about braille
Everyday braille leaflet
This leaflet is for anyone wanting to find out about braille and how it is used, particularly the friends and families of blind and partially sighted people.
Sighted people can learn the braille alphabet from its pages.
It explains how a little braille knowledge can be used to enhance the life and independence of a blind or partially sighted person.
Braille courses for children and young people
We have an extensive range of courses and material to help young people to learn braille:
Braille courses for children and young people