Braille Brain 101: Introduction to Units, Lessons and Navigation
Dates
January 13, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
You can never have too many tools in your braille teaching toolkit and Braille Brain, APH’s free, interactive online curriculum, is one you’ll want to explore. Designed to support instruction in Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science, Braille Brain offers structured units, lessons, embedded knowledge checks, and flexible learning paths. In this introductory session, participants will take a guided tour of the platform, learning how to navigate its features and begin integrating lessons into instruction. This session is designed for pre-service and in-service TSVIs, paraprofessionals, parents, and educational team members who support braille learners. Whether you are new to braille or supporting others who are just getting started, this webinar will help you move forward with confidence.
Instructors
Name: Sarah Welch
Title: Product Manager Brille Technology, APH
Name: Cheryl Kamei-Hannan
Title: lead researcher for Braille Brain and professor at California State University, Los Angeles
Content Information
Primary Core or ECC Area: Compensatory Access
Target Audience: New and emerging braille instructors, TVIs, paraprofessionals, preservice candidates, and adult-service professionals interested in Nemeth or literary braille.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose, structure, and major components of Braille Brain, including units, lessons, and learning paths.
- Identify how instructors, paraprofessionals, and learners can access and navigate key features of Braille Brain.
- Demonstrate how to begin using an introductory unit or lesson within their instructional planning.