'Braille Bricks' are the name of a set of building block toys that have been specifically designed for children with impaired vision.
These toys are a design from the Dorina Nowill Foundation for the Blind that takes inspiration from the traditional LEGO block shape. Just as classic LEGO building blocks have small raised knobs on them for interlocking, the Braille Blocks also have bumps on them so that kids can learn to piece together words from the braille alphabet.
In school, many kids are taught the braille alphabet by using a typewriter that permanently punches the surface of a paper. Braille Blocks give kids greater freedom and flexibility when it comes to making mistakes, as the blocks can can simply be rearranged to form new words with the correct spelling.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Inclusive Toys
- Creating toys that are accessible and inclusive for children with impaired vision.
- Educational Braille Tools
- Developing tools and toys that help children learn the braille alphabet in a fun and interactive way.
- Flexible Learning
- Promoting flexible learning experiences that allow children to make mistakes and rearrange materials for a better understanding.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Manufacturing
- The toy manufacturing industry can explore the development of inclusive toys for children with impaired vision.
- Education Technology
- The education technology industry can innovate products that utilize braille alphabets for interactive learning experiences.
- Special Education
- The special education industry can utilize tools like Braille Blocks to provide effective literacy resources for visually impaired students.
