Empowering braille professionals through expert continuing education.

For over 80 years, we’ve advanced the quality of braille by training the professionals who create it—providing expert-led education for teachers of the visually impaired and transcribers across North America. Learn More >

Visit our Learning Portal for the all new Braille Formats Study Guide eLearning Module

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Membership

Join a global community of braille professionals and access exclusive resources designed for transcribers and teachers of the visually impaired.

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Conferences

Attend our annual Professional Development Conference each fall for expert-led training across a wide range of braille topics.

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Training Bureau

Bring expert training directly to your organization with customized programs tailored to your team’s specific needs.

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Ask an Expert

Our technical support forum allows members to ask questions about transcription projects and receive direct support.

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Publications

Our website store features print, hard copy braille, and ebooks of training materials written for all levels of expertise.

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Web-Based Learning

Join one of our webinars from anywhere in the world, or watch a training video in our archive of recordings.

OUR IMPACT

International reach.

Local results.

National Braille Association is an international organization with no local units or chapters. All members join as individuals. Many of them work through philanthropic or service groups in their own communities or are professionals in related fields. All serve NBA in a volunteer capacity, including those on the Board of Directors.

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Transcribers certified in Braille Formats
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Members worldwide
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Technical support questions answered

Help us celebrate 200 years of braille!

This year organizations all around the world are celebrating the invention of braille. Join us in celebrating!
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