@BrailleWorks

Provides ADA, 508 & WCAG compliant materials for your customers who are blind or visually impaired. Braille, Large Print, Audio & Accessible PDF Services.

 Tampa Bay Area, FL
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What does Section 504 mean for you? Section 504 protects people with disabilities from discrimination in programs receiving federal financial assistance. It includes education, employment, and access to services and information. Learn more in our blog post, Section 504 Guide.
What does Section 504 mean for you? Access to education, employment, services, and information. A stack of books with dark glasses, graduation cap, and globe. Braille Works an Allyant Company logo.

ALT What does Section 504 mean for you? Access to education, employment, services, and information. A stack of books with dark glasses, graduation cap, and globe. Braille Works an Allyant Company logo.

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A disability doesn’t have to be visible to affect how someone reads, learns, concentrates, or communicates. Section 504’s protections reach beyond what others can see. The law addresses disability discrimination in covered programs. bit.ly/4yfHc34

Section 504 Guide for Employers & Educators - Braille Works

Section 504 prohibits the denial of participation, or benefits, of any program or activity receiving federal funding based on a person’s disability.

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Medicare and other healthcare materials are available in accessible formats. Before Open Enrollment starts, learn how to request accessible information so you can review your options independently. Learn more in our blog post, Medicare Open Enrollment & Visual Disabilities.
Accessible healthcare starts with accessible information. Request the format that works best for you. Accessible PDF, large print, braille and audio icons. Various printed healthcare documents like Evidence of Coverage and Summary of Benefits. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT Accessible healthcare starts with accessible information. Request the format that works best for you. Accessible PDF, large print, braille and audio icons. Various printed healthcare documents like Evidence of Coverage and Summary of Benefits. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

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Open Enrollment is about choosing the healthcare coverage that works for you. That choice gets harder when plan information isn’t readable. As Open Enrollment begins, remember you can request accessible materials like large print, audio, and braille. bit.ly/47Gzp3e

Medicare Open Enrollment & Visual Disabilities - Braille Works

Learn how to get your Medicare open enrollment information and other printed materials in an accessible format like braille and large print.

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AI can be an incredible accessibility tool. But it’s still one tool. The goal isn’t finding one tool that replaces everything. It’s having options that support independence, privacy, and choice. Learn more in our blog post, AI, Accessibility, and the Right to Privacy.
AI is another tool in the accessibility toolbox. It’s a useful option, but not a replacement for accessible information. Open briefcase with Meta glasses, braille, large print, smartphone, headphones, and tablet with an accessible PDF. Braille Works logo.

ALT AI is another tool in the accessibility toolbox. It’s a useful option, but not a replacement for accessible information. Open briefcase with Meta glasses, braille, large print, smartphone, headphones, and tablet with an accessible PDF. Braille Works logo.

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Would you send your private medical or financial information through AI just to read it? Shirley uses AI glasses for plenty of things, but she’s drawn a clear line around sensitive information. Accessibility shouldn’t require giving up privacy. hubs.ly/Q04yDDQ20

AI, Accessibility, and the Right to Privacy - Braille Works

I recently had the pleasure of attending a training at Dogs Inc., where Shirley Tracy learned how to use her new Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses. I went into the

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Do you know how to respectfully offer help to someone who is blind? Blindness Awareness Month is a good time to learn a few everyday courtesies that support independence without making assumptions. Check out our full list of 10 Common Courtesies to Offer People Who Are Blind.
5 Common Courtesies to offer someone with blindness. 1. Give helpful directions. 2. Say when you're leaving. 3. Don't pet the pooch. 4. Assist, don't push. 5. Offer help. Man with blindness walking with his white cane. Braille Works logo.

ALT 5 Common Courtesies to offer someone with blindness. 1. Give helpful directions. 2. Say when you're leaving. 3. Don't pet the pooch. 4. Assist, don't push. 5. Offer help. Man with blindness walking with his white cane. Braille Works logo.

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The best courtesy? Treat people like people. Blindness Awareness Month is a good time to learn a few simple ways to interact respectfully with people who are blind. Explore 10 common courtesies you can use all year long. bit.ly/46QNKd9

10 Common Courtesies To Offer People Who Are Blind - Braille Works

Show courtesy to the blind. A list of the 10 most common courtesies to exhibit when spending time with people who are blind.

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Today is the start of Blindness Awareness Month! We strive to raise awareness every day by providing a variety of alternative accessible formats to our customers. How will you raise awareness this month?
October is Blindness Awareness Month, with "Blindness Awareness Month" also written in uncontracted UEB. Stick figure walking with a white cane. Quote from Helen Keller, "Better to be blind and see with your heart, than to have two good eyes and see nothing." Braille Works logo.

ALT October is Blindness Awareness Month, with "Blindness Awareness Month" also written in uncontracted UEB. Stick figure walking with a white cane. Quote from Helen Keller, "Better to be blind and see with your heart, than to have two good eyes and see nothing." Braille Works logo.

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October is Blindness Awareness Month. Awareness matters because assumptions have consequences. When organizations assume what a person who is blind can or can’t do, those assumptions shape how they design customer experiences. hubs.ly/Q04yB5C40

Blindness Awareness Month: What's it Like Having Blind Parents?

In observance of October being Blindness Awareness Month, I've written an article on the age old question, “what is it like having parents who are blind?”

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Unified English Braille, or UEB, brought greater consistency to English braille. It kept much of what readers already knew while adding clearer rules for the symbols we use today. Learn more about UEB in our blog post, Unified English Braille.
What is UEB, and why does it matter? A more consistent code for English braille, from books to email addresses. Hands reading a braille document at a desk with a laptop nearby. Braille Works logo.

ALT What is UEB, and why does it matter? A more consistent code for English braille, from books to email addresses. Hands reading a braille document at a desk with a laptop nearby. Braille Works logo.

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Is BANA another name for Unified English Braille? It’s an easy mix-up. BANA is the Braille Authority of North America, an organization that adopts and promotes braille standards. UEB is the code used for most English-language material. hubs.ly/Q04ygkSb0

What Is Unified English Braille (UEB)? - Braille Works

Learn what Unified English Braille (UEB) is, why it was developed, what changed, and how BANA and specialized codes fit in.

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Hiring an accessibility vendor can be a smart decision. But what happens after they deliver? Your team needs to check whether people can use the finished form, document, or platform. Learn more in our blog, You Can Outsource the Work. You Cannot Outsource ADA Responsibility.
Organizations can hire a vendor. They still own the responsibility. When a vendor creates an inaccessible service, the organization still needs to address the barrier. Shaking hands over a desk with a contract. Braille Works logo.

ALT Organizations can hire a vendor. They still own the responsibility. When a vendor creates an inaccessible service, the organization still needs to address the barrier. Shaking hands over a desk with a contract. Braille Works logo.

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“Third party” doesn’t automatically mean “someone else’s accessibility problem.” Under the ADA, content provided through contractual arrangements still falls within the public entity’s accessibility responsibilities. hubs.ly/Q04y7cKX0

You Cannot Outsource ADA Responsibility - Braille Works

Government agencies and organizations rely on outside vendors every day. They hire companies to build websites, process applications, create documents,

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Have you heard? Our 2027 Braille and Large Print calendars are now available! Head over to our website and place your order today!
Braille Works 2027 Calendar cover featuring a lake surrounded by mountains. Our 2027 Braille and Large Print Calendar in here! Quantities are limited. Braille Works logo.

ALT Braille Works 2027 Calendar cover featuring a lake surrounded by mountains. Our 2027 Braille and Large Print Calendar in here! Quantities are limited. Braille Works logo.

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Great news! Our 2027 Braille and Large Print calendars are here! Quantities are limited, so be sure to order soon. hubs.ly/Q04xYCxh0

Braille Calendars - Attractive and Accessible - Braille Works

Braille Calendars- Try something new this year with a brilliantly designed print and braille calendar. Accessible to everyone.

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An accessible website is a great start. Accessibility continues beyond the screen. Having accessible formats & a clear request process helps people get information in a way they can use. Learn more in our blog post, ADA Effective Communication Goes Beyond Digital Accessibility.
Effective Communication goes beyond the screen. It may include braille, large print, audio, or other accessible formats that allow access to the same information. Man with blindness listening to a screen reader while reading along in braille. Braille Works logo.

ALT Effective Communication goes beyond the screen. It may include braille, large print, audio, or other accessible formats that allow access to the same information. Man with blindness listening to a screen reader while reading along in braille. Braille Works logo.

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Requesting an accessible format isn’t asking for special treatment. It’s asking for equal access to information. Braille, large print, audio, & accessible electronic documents can help people read forms, manage accounts, & make decisions independently. hubs.ly/Q04xBsRm0

When Trends Ignore the Law: ADA Effective Communication Goes Beyond Digital Accessibility - Braille...

Digital accessibility matters, but is only one part of effective communication. Accessible formats and reliable request procedures help organizations meet their ADA responsibilities.

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The DOJ’s ADA Title II rule reinforces what inclusive design already tells us: digital content must work for everyone. For most state and local governments, the WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline is fast approaching. Learn more in our blog, The DOJ’s Website Accessibility Rules.
ADA Title II Deadline Approaching. The DOJ Requires Digital Accessibility. State & local government websites and apps must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Public entity icons. Braille Works logo.

ALT ADA Title II Deadline Approaching. The DOJ Requires Digital Accessibility. State & local government websites and apps must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Public entity icons. Braille Works logo.

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The ADA Title II deadline is approaching! What does that mean for you? Most state and local governments must offer full digital accessibility by mid April. That means you should expect a fully accessible digital experience from public services very soon. hubs.ly/Q04xwV6m0

The DOJ’s Website Accessibility Rules

The Department of Justice issued guidance on web accessibility for governments and businesses. Here's what that means for you.

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