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Part of the fun is meeting new friends beyond their own
school.  Participants in Florida bonded during a break
by participating in a drum circle at their Aloha-themed
Regional Braille Challenge.
The Braille Challenge® is a wonderful way for blind students to meet and make new friends. It also provides parents the opportunity to network and build a coalition of support for their children. Here you can read some of the comments from past Braille Challenge teachers, coordinators, volunteers, participants and their families.

Shelli Moore–Parent of a Junior Varsity Competitor
Arkansas Regional Braille Challenge, Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Little Rock, Arkansas

"Thank you for everything you do for our kids! You'll probably never REALLY know what it means to us parents but you gave those kids so much fun, dignity and pride."

Christie Moore–Parent of Nick Helms, a Varsity Competitor
Northern California Regional Braille Challenge, LightHouse for the Blind, SanFrancisco, California

"Thank you SO MUCH to you and the LightHouse for the Blind for hosting The Braille Challenge that took place yesterday. It was a special day for our family. My son, Nick, participated in the Varsity group and said that the speed and accuracy was the most challenging for him and that he appreciated the charts and graphs part because he is taking geometry this year.

He really enjoyed Hoby's presentation and Nick is looking forward to participating in the first ever chemistry camp at EHC in April this year. We also really liked the other speakers that talked about their personal experiences—everyone was so positive and inspiring. Also, thank you for providing all the goodies and lunch to the participants and their families, too! What a great day and what great work you and the others are doing to advance the opportunities for the blind and visually impaired."

Sue Glaser–Regional Coordinator for three Florida Braille Challenge Events

"This is the only competition that our students can call their own and have complete access to. All materials in their goody bags are in braille, games/prizes are in braille, the award 'token' from Seedlings is in braille, the certificates, programs and agenda are in braille, signs and decorations are labeled with braille, and decorations are chosen for their tactile value. No special accommodations have to be made for them to participate and most importantly, they meet other students and adults who are blind. Some students wear their medals, T-shirts, and even name tags to school on Monday and receive warranted positive attention from their peers and teachers."

Tyler Juranek–Competitor
Iowa Regional Braille Challenge, Callanan Middle School, Des Moines, Iowa

"I'll be back next year...[The Braille Challenge] is such a great thing to be a part of."

Volunteer, Northeast Regional Braille Challenge, Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, Massachusetts

"I'm a TVI and I've been volunteering at this event every year since the beginning and wouldn't miss it for anything. I am incredibly inspired by the kids, their teachers and parents and other volunteers. KUDOS to the Carroll Center and the Braille Institute for their dedication to this wonderful event!"

Parent, Oklahoma Regional Braille Challenge, Oklahoma School for the Blind, Muskogee, Oklahoma

"[The Braille Challenge] makes my child proud to be a braille reader; it is a contest just for them."