Challenge Resources

Here you will find all of the necessary forms and information to get started. If you would like additional information or if you have questions regarding any of the forms, deadlines or other information, please contact Nancy Niebrugge, at (323) 906-3113.

Parent/Guardian Permission Form

Hard copy of the parent/guardian permission forms will be sent with the requested contests to the teachers in January. You may also download and print out the form by clicking on the link provided on this page. A parent/guardian PERMISSION FORM must be SIGNED by a parent or guardian and attached to the student's completed contest when they are returned by mail to Braille Institute.

Regional Contest Registration Info for Hosting Agencies

Completing the Registration Log (MS Word document) - All students taking the Challenge contests must be listed in the log, with all contact information completed. You may download and print out this form by clicking on the link provided on this page. Please e-mail your completed log to Nancy Niebrugge at nnniebrugge@brailleinstitute.org no later than one working day following your event.

Handbook and Forms

Agencies who host a regional Braille Challenge are given a handbook with detailed instructions on how to plan their own event. You may download the PDF or Microsoft Word file of the Handbook and other related forms by clicking on the links provided on this page. All artwork, forms and the contests themselves are provided by Braille Institute at no charge. Any agency interested in hosting a Regional Event in their area in 2009 should contact Nancy Niebrugge at nnniebrugge@brailleinstitute.org.

2009 Braille Challenge®—Dates to Remember:

Registration Period: November 3 - December 19, 2008
Preliminary Contest Period: January 1 - March 6, 2009
"Teacher of the Year" Award Nomination: Deadline April 17, 2009
Notification of Contest Results: May 1, 2009

Braille Challenge® Finals: June 19-20, 2009