# Braille Alphabet Toys These Building Block Toys Encourage Literacy and Inclusion By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-block-toy References: [adeevee](http://www.adeevee.com/2016/04/dorina-nowill-foundation-for-the-blind-meet-braille-bricks-pr-online/) & [fundacaodorina.org.br](http://www.fundacaodorina.org.br/) '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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-bricks) block shape. Just as classic LEGO building blocks have small raised knobs on them for interlocking, the [Braille Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-bricks.md) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Inclusive Braille Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-car.md) - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md)