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New for 2010 - Braille Refresher Workshops

Added on 5 February 2010


In today's world easy access to information of all types is an essential part of everyday life. One way of ensuring that those who are blind or have partial sight are not disadvantaged, is to provide information in Braille.

With this in mind we have developed a range of introductory and refresher Braille training courses.

These programmes will be of benefit to individuals who may be experiencing a personal loss of vision or for those providing assistance to, or working with, visually impaired people.


Introduction to Braille

This introductory Braille course is a 12 hour programme that can be accessed from 2 hours per week for 6 weeks or over a 3 day Braille Intensive Training (BIT) programme.

As always, there is scope to develop a bespoke delivery model to suit individual needs where possible, contact us with your requirements.

Available on Monday or Friday afternoons (1 - 3pm) from week beginning April 19th (6 weeks).

For other times and dates please Contact Us.


Braille Refresher Grade 1 and 2 Workshops

Do you need to refresh your skills in English Braille?

These one-day or two-day workshops are the perfect solution to refreshing your skills.

The programmes are delivered through interactive workshops that include practical exercises, group discussion and fun activities within a relaxed and friendly environment.

Grade 1 Workshop

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who has already acquired a working knowledge of English Braille including Braille users, teachers, teaching assistants, carers, social workers, parents, etc.


Grade 2 Workshop

Key activities and outcomes include:

  • Recap on short forms, group signs, upper and lower word signs.
  • Identify the numerical contexts: simple maths, time and dates.
  • Reflect on the general rules applied to Braille e.g. use of contractions.

Please visit the Training Events page for dates and availability.