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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:
Registration has closed.


 

Event Organizer

Ashley Biggs

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