Welcome to Braille Forward: A Social Impact Movement for Tactile Literacy
Powered by Braille Gen, we are working to create a Braille Forward community by:
Educating the general public about the power and beauty of Braille
Advocating for normalizing Braille in public spaces
Giving back by developing 3D-printed resources to bridge the blind and sighted worlds
We ground accessibility and Universal Design values in people and relationships so that accessibility doesn't just become a "check the box" exercise. This approach allows for recognizing individual agency to highlight the significance of small contributions that each individual can make to create a more equitable and inclusive world.
ML Makerspace Director Ian Matty holding up a 3D-printed tile that shows the American Sign Language letter 'A', standing alongside our collaborators from Sound Start Babies. Photo © James Maione
Richard He, Coco Fraser, and Alex Eisenberg stand behind a table with Braille Forward products and a 3D-printing demonstration at the Museum of Science's Disability Pride 2026. Photo © Ashley McCabe
Chi-Hoon Kim (left) and Juniper Eisenberg (right) presenting their book, Juniper and the Red Swoosh at the Boston Museum of Science's 2026 Disability Pride event. Photo © Ashley McCabe
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Support Our Mission
Braille Forward began as an initiative of the Mountain Lakes Public Library Makerspace and has since grown into a resource hub that has impacted the Blind and Low Vision community across 42 states and multiple countries. Still, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support from the Mountain Lakes Public Library and its Board of Trustees. All donations go to the MLPL but will directly support Braille Forward. Thank you for your support!
