Supporting Braille Literacy with Braille Brain: Advanced, Technical and Application
Dates
January 27, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Description
Ready to move beyond exploration and put Braille Brain into action? Building on the foundational overview from Part 1, this session shows how APH’s free, interactive curriculum can be used as a dynamic instructional tool across real-world teaching scenarios. Participants will explore advanced features such as Nemeth Code integration, targeted learning paths, embedded assessments, and progress monitoring. Through case studies and user scenarios, educators will learn practical strategies for implementing Braille Brain with diverse learners, from early braille readers to transition-age students and adults new to vision loss. This session is designed for pre-service and in-service TSVIs, paraprofessionals, parents, and educational team members seeking deeper instructional application.
Instructors
Name: Sarah Welch
Title: Product Manager: Braille Technology– APH
Email: swelch@aph.org
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:
- Differentiate the instructional value of each Braille Brain pathway: UEB, Nemeth, literacy-specific paths, and assessment tools.
- Integrate advanced Braille Brain features into instruction by matching platform components to specific student or client needs.
- Evaluate instructional scenarios to determine how Braille Brain can increase student independence, accuracy, and mastery.