CNIB Braille Information Centre - the Canadian National Institute for the Blind: includes an introduction to "the six magic dots," a brief history of braille, and resources on World Braille Day.

UEB implementation blog, by the CBA Teaching and Learning Committee.

IBRC- International Braille Research Center - Founded in 1994, the International Braille Research Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization whose survival is dependent upon contributions, grants and contracts. Its mission is to encourage and promote the teaching and use of braille.

ICEB - Home Page - the International Council on English Braille: includes an overview of the general organization and its purpose, provides a link to current ICEB projects, and lists contacts for further information.

Unified English Braille Code (UEBC) Research Project - The UEBC project was initiated in 1992 by the Braille Authority of North America, whose standards are followed by the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. The original intent was to explore the possibility of bringing together three of the official braille codes that are used for braille in those countries for various purposes, viz.: literary material (English Braille, American Edition), mathematics and scientific notation (Nemeth Code), and computer notation (Computer Braille Code).

Braille Authority of North America (BANA) - The mission of the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) is to assure literacy for tactile readers through the standardization of braille and/or tactile graphics. BANA's purpose is to promote and to facilitate the uses, teaching and production of braille. It publishes rules, interprets and renders opinions pertaining to braille in all existing and future codes.

Braille Authority of the United Kingdom (BAUK)

Braille Institute of America - For 90 years, Braille Institute of America has worked to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. Private contributions and more than 3,600 skilled volunteers allow us to offer classes, training and a wide variety of other services and activities free of charge. We serve Central and Southern California through five regional centers, and our Mobile Solutions van brings help and hope to people in outlying areas.

Other Relevant Sites

Operation Eyesight is a non-profit organization that has been helping those threatened with preventable and treatable blindness conditions for over 40 years. You can make a difference by making a small donation or by volunteering a small amount of time.

Pilot Project Results Report of the "Information Now! Enhancing Digital Access to Learning Materials for Canadians with Perceptual Disabilities" Project

NCAM- Home Page - the National Center for Accessible Media: includes general information about NCAM, provides an index of current projects and publications, and lists accessibility links (check for braille sources under the category "blindness").

NFB - National Federation of the Blind - The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is two-fold-to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect and to act as a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind.