Hadley Learner Annely Rose will present on the many ways braille can be used in and around the home.

Hadley Learner Darrin Cheney presented on making braille holiday gifts and cards. He also shared how to mail items using Free Matter for the Blind.

This week Hadley Learning Expert Leeanne Frydrychowicz shared her journey of learning braille by sight before learning it by touch. The group also discussed common challenges to reading braille.

This week we shared our tips for beginner braille learners.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. The group discussed how to use braille displays, how to access braille reading material, and how to help study your braille contractions.

It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays! This week, we discussed the usability and accessibility of braille in holiday gifts. We also shared ideas of where to buy these holiday gifts, from a variety of organizations and crafters.

Mike Hudson, director of the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, presented on the history of braille, from 1784 to the modern day, and why we still use it.

This week's discussion was an open-ended question and answer session. The group shared several great resources for braille labelers and tips on learning dot spacing and alignment.

We discussed the limitations and opportunities you might encounter when it comes to your braille reading proficiency.

Dennis Sellers led a demonstration on creating a braille drawing of a sailboat. Keep a braille sheet and slate and stylus, or your braille writer, handy while you listen.