Braille Training Program

Overview

The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will: 

1. Provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; 
2. Develop braille training materials; 
3. Develop methods used to teach braille; and
4. Develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind.

The Braille Training program partners with States and public nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education, to provide information, material, equipment, and training in braille instruction. The support provided by the program will increase the knowledge and skills of personnel providing VR services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind.

Eligibility

States, public agencies and organizations, nonprofit agencies and organizations, and public or nonprofit institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.

• Braille Training Program: FY 26 Grant Competition Application Instructions