Our Braille classes are run throughout the year by a certified Braille Instructor.
Basic Braille Class
Who is this class for?
For people who live with vision impairment and are new to learning Braille.
Class covers:
One on one session to learn the fundamentals of Grade 1 Braille. Classes are covered by NDIS funding and includes:
- How to distinguish the different Braille characters.
- Learning the alphabet, numbers and punctuation.
A considerable amount of the course is dedicated to being able to distinguish the characters. It is recommended that classes are continued for a minimum of six months, to get a functional understanding of Braille. Practice outside of class is encouraged, to increase proficiency.
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all classes will be online until further notice.
Advanced Braille Class
Who is this class for?
For people with a good working knowledge of Braille.
Class covers:
One on one classes to increase proficiency. Sessions will build towards reading novels and understanding the contracted form of Braille (Grade 2).
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all classes will be online until further notice.
Braille for the Sighted
Who is this class for?
For friends/family or carers of someone who lives with vision impairment.
Class covers:
This is a particularly useful class for parents of children who are blind. It can provide useful insight and help parents support and enhance their child’s education.
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all classes will be online until further notice.
Other courses:
- Access for all
- How to create accessible Word documents
- How to make a PDF accessible in Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
- Mailchimp accessibility made easy
- How to make accessible EPUB documents in Word
- How to make accessible reflowable EPUBs in Adobe InDesign
- How to make a PDF accessible in Adobe InDesign
- How to write Easy English
- How to make social media accessible
How to book training:
Please complete the form below and one of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements further.