Learning braille

Learning the braille code is relatively simple, although it can take a while to train your fingers to sense the dots by touch. Whether you are learning braille for yourself or to support someone else, we have resources that can help you. Our learning section has a wealth of information about learning braille and the courses and support we can provide, including learning resources for both touch and sighted learners.

• Braille courses for adults

Braille for children

QTVIs and education professionals with the relevant qualifications will teach braille to children with vision impairment in education settings where appropriate. Education professionals can give education settings, students, and families access to free curriculum materials in accessible formats on RNIB Bookshare:

• Sign up to RNIB Bookshare

Find out more about getting the right support in education:

Support for Special Education Needs and inclusion | RNIB

If you're losing your sight and you're considering learning braille, we'd recommend that you learn braille by touch rather than by sight. If you need support coming to terms with your sight condition, you can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999or email [email protected]

The braille alphabet card shows the embossed braille alphabet, punctuation marks and numbers, together with the print translation. The braille alphabet card shows the embossed braille alphabet, punctuation marks and numbers, together with the print translation.  For more information, please contact our helpline on 0303 123 9999 and quote product code: PR10223

Whether new to learning braille, supporting someone who reads braille or an experienced braillist, we have everything you need.