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The BRL of Texas logo is a five-pointed star divided into red, white and blue sections. The left side of the star is dark blue with a white star within it. The right side is divided horizontally: the top half is white, and the bottom half is red. Across the white section of the star are the letters "BRLT" in all caps. Below these letters are corresponding Braille dots that represent the same four letters.

Braille Revival League of Texas

An affiliate of the Braille Revival League and the American Council of the Blind of Texas

Resources for Interactive Courses & Remote Learning Programs

Welcome to Learning Braille!

Learning braille is an exciting journey that opens a whole new world of independence and confidence! Whether you are a total beginner who wants to learn the very first dots, or someone who already reads braille and wants to get even better, you are in the perfect place. Learning something new takes time, but you do not have to do it alone. Every resource on this page is here to help you succeed, cheer you on, and give you the tools you need. Look at the excellent options below and find the one that fits you best. You’ve got this!

East Bay Center for The Blind (EBCB’s Learn-at-Home braille program)

The Learn-at-Home Program is a wonderful, free program that enables you to learn braille from home. They mail you workbooks and audio instructions on a flash drive that guides your learning braille step-by-step. The flash drive can be used on a computer or on a Talking Book Player.

What you will learn: They have different classes like Braille 101 for basic reading, Braille 102 for contracted braille, Braille 103 which is a braille writing course, and Braille 104A that teaches EBAE (English Braille American Edition) for UEB (Unified English Braille) readers and Braille 104B that teaches UEB for EBAE readers.

Join their weekly online Zoom webinar titled "I Learn Braille" and practice braille letters and words with other braille learners.

How to connect: You can sign up online for any course using the following link: https://www.eastbaycenterfortheblind.org/braille-class-signup/

Hadley Helps

Hadley is a fantastic organization that offers a variety of free courses, including braille, for people who are blind. Their braille courses are designed to meet the specific needs of the learner. They make learning easy and fun, ensuring no one has to learn alone.

What you will learn: If you have vision loss, you can learn braille "by touch" using real tactile workbooks that Hadley mails straight to your home alongside audio guides. If you can see and want to support a loved one, you can take their visual courses online.

Hadley braille specialists support you - whatever you need along the way.

Join "Embracing Braille", a monthly discussion group held via Zoom, to connect you with others who are learning or using braille.

How to connect: Call Hadley toll-free at 1-800-323-4238 or visit their website at https://hadleyhelps.org

Braille Brain

Braille Brain is a free, fun, self-paced online course created by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH).

What you will learn: This website is made for sighted people—like parents, teachers, or friends—who want to learn how to read braille characters using their eyes. It is a great way to learn the braille alphabet by sight!

How to connect: Check out the lessons on the APH Braille Brain program portal at https://braillebrain.aphtech.org

UEB Online

Open up a world of literacy, inclusion, and opportunity. Whether you are a teacher, a family member supporting someone who is blind or low vision, or simply passionate about accessibility, you can learn braille at your own pace, completely online. The courses are free

What you will learn: Unified English Braille (UEB) Literacy: Two comprehensive modules covering the braille alphabet, punctuation, and both uncontracted and contracted codes.

UEB Mathematics: Specialized training to understand and transcribe STEM-related math signs and equations.

Braille Music Notation: An introductory program covering music notes, octaves, dynamics, and expressions

Receive instant feedback on your progress with a self-marking program that ensures you learn correctly step by step.

Receive an official course completion certificate for a small administrative fee.

How to connect: Check out the learning modules and register for classes at https://uebonline.org/register/

ACB Community Events

ACB Community Events is a free, online program run by the American Council of the Blind (ACB). It connects blind and visually impaired people from all over the world through daily phone calls and Zoom video meetings. The program offers fun, friendly discussion groups everyday where members can chat, learn new things, and support each other. Call topics include braille, cooking tips, workout classes, music, book clubs, and technology helper groups. Some of the braille groups include:

Braille Room

Schedule: Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Description: This breakout-session program supports community members at all levels of their braille literacy journey. It offers hands-on assistance whether you are just starting to learn, practicing speeding up your reading pace, navigating a braille eReader, or working toward advanced skills. Note: Participants must identify themselves to join the breakout groups.

Weekend Braille Together

Schedule: Saturdays at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Description: A collaborative, group-reading event where participants read historical documents, books, or create tactile braille drawings together.

How to connect: You can join the email list to get the daily schedule and safe links for the calls. Here is how to sign up: By Email: Send a totally blank email to ACB-Community-Events+subscribe@acblists.org. Check your inbox for a message back and reply to it to confirm. By Phone: If you do not have email, you can call 1-800-424-8666 and press mailbox 1024 to listen to the daily schedule and get calling instructions.