Braille Challenge 2022 | CO School for the Deaf & Blind

Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind in North America for students who are blind or visually impaired. Braille Institute launched Braille Challenge in 2000 to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success. Regional events are held from January through mid-March throughout the United States and Canada. The top 50 students (10 in each category) with the highest scores are invited to the National Finals in Los Angeles, California.

Denver Metro (Virtual) Braille Challenge

The Denver Metro Braille Challenge event is hosted by the CSDB Outreach Department. Nine students from six Administrative Units across Colorado participated virtually this year. TVIs had the month of February to proctor the contest for their students. Games, songs, dancing, and snacks were fun activities students enjoyed in addition to the contest. Here are quotes from two of the participants:

When asked if he looked forward to and enjoyed the Braille Challenge, one student responded. “Yes! I love the Braille Challenge! We get to have a party all about braille. Some of the tests are pretty hard, but I can try to win a prize for doing good work!”.

“The Braille Challenge is cool because I have the ability to participate in something my sighted friends don’t. I like the brailled Uno cards and dog tag I got. I also am excited for the opportunity to compete in California if I make it that far, and if the pandemic lets us.”

CSDB Campus, Colorado Springs

CSDB celebrated the Braille Challenge on campus on March 3, 2022. Students enjoyed the braille competitions and rookie activities scheduled throughout the day. Gift cards and prizes were raffled off, yummy pizza was served for lunch, and the day ended with a celebration and closing ceremony in the School for the Blind Auditorium with songs from our very own Bulldog Band! Thank you so much to the Braille Institute for supplying the contest materials, prizes, and swag to all the students.

"Virtual Braille Challenge" student shows her certificate while another students reads braille