Braille Institute Announces 2026 Braille Challenge Winners

The Braille Institute has announced the winners of the 2026 Braille Challenge Finals, held on June 30 at the University of Southern California campus. Now in its 26th year, the Braille Challenge is the only international academic competition of its kind for students who are blind or visually impaired. The top 50 students were invited to the finals from more than 2,000 competitors worldwide. The competition aims to promote the importance of braille literacy, which is essential for academic and employment success. Research indicates that 90% of employed adults who are blind are braille readers.