Learning Through Play with LEGO® Braille Bricks

Dates/Times

November 6, 2025. 9 - 11:30a.m. EST.

Description

A hands-on session designed for educators who support students with visual impairments. LEGO® Braille Bricks is a playful tool to teach braille to visually impaired students ages 4 and up. The kit comprises of colorful LEGO® bricks that have both print and braille letters or symbols on them, allowing the sighted and visually impaired students to interact and play on equal terms. This session will demonstrate the use of the bricks and provide resources on how to implement them in an educational setting.

Location

In-person at OCALI. 470 Glenmont Ave, Columbus, OH 43214.

Audience

Professionals working with students who are blind or visually impaired

Objectives

Through discussion, demonstration, and small group activities, participants will:

  • Participants will learn the content of a LEGO® Braille Bricks Kit
  • Participants will learn the 5 characteristics of playful experiences that the LEGO® Braille Bricks learning activities are based on.
  • Participants will learn about resources for LEGO® Braille Brick activities for prebraille and braille users.
  • Participants will learn how to request a LEGO® Braille Brick Kit

Agenda

  • The principles of learning-through-play to visually impaired children
  • Concept of braille bricks and learn about resources for activities
  • Hands-on activities with the bricks for various stages of learning: pre-braille, basic-braille, braille
  • Requesting a kit

Contact Hours

Two and a half (2.5) contact hours will be offered for full participation.

Instructor

Erica Chambers, AT and AEM Specialist 

Jen Govender, AT and AEM Specialist

Registration

This training is limited to the first 25 participants to register. Classes fill-up fast, so don't delay signing up!

Registration deadline: November 3, 2025.

Register online

Do you need accommodations? Please fill out the Accommodations Request form at least one week prior to the scheduled training to ensure we are able to fulfill your request adequately. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully!

For more information or questions contact Augusta Fisher at augusta_fisher@ocali.org