Braille: The Power of Dots In-Person
Celebrate Braille Literacy Month with an interactive evening exploring the history, impact, and modern use of Braille. Experience hands-on demo stations and learn how Braille supports education, employment, and independent living.
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
- Braille reading & writing tools
- Labeling and daily-use items
- Refreshable Braille displays
- Historical materials
- Q&A with Braille experts
This event is sponsored by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM). The event will be held at their Baltimore location: 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21227
Transportation is not provided to the event. Light refreshments provided.
Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks in advance. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov or call 410.230.2430.
- Date:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Outside LBPD/MSLA
- Sponsor:
- Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LPBD)
- Audience:
- Adult (18+) Children (0-10) Senior Adult (60+) Teen (13-18) Tween (10-13)
- Categories:
- LBPD: Live Event
- Attachments:
Ashley M. Biggs is the Marketing and Outreach Librarian for the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. She can be reached at 410-230-2430 or via ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov.