Aloha Braille & Company

05/31/2026

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is now hiring: Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for Albuquerque, NM | Early Childhood Program

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) is seeking an experienced TVI to support students in a preschool and kindergarten setting.

Make a lasting impact at the start of a child’s learning journey.

Apply today: https://zurl.co/fEVNr

05/28/2026

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to shine a spotlight on California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CTEBVI) who has been a full member of BANA since 1997, with Tracy Gaines currently representing the organization on the BANA Board.

Established in 1959 as the California Transcribers and Resource Committee, the organization underwent several name changes, becoming the California Transcribers and Educators of the Visually Handicapped in 1964 and adopting its current name in 2009.

CTEBVI serves as an international network for braille transcribers, educators, parents, students, paraeducators, and advocates dedicated to supporting K-12 students who are blind or have low vision. The organization aims to standardize transcribing procedures for educational materials and provides workshops to enhance the skills of educators and transcribers. Additionally, CTEBVI empowers parents and students by offering a one-day Parent Institute as well as a Youth Institute in conjunction with the annual conference, typically held in April.

CTEBVI also offers the Katie Sibert scholarship to assist those needing financial support for conference attendance or educational resources. CTEBVI extends its heartfelt congratulations to BANA for 50 years of transformative support for individuals living with vision loss.

Image: CTEBVI Logo

05/28/2026

05/21/2026

With Braille Authority of North America – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉*Feeling Fantastic*

05/19/2026

Lets celebrate BANA! You can order your 50th anniversary shirt here https://alohabraille.com/product/bana-50th-anniversary/

Randy is proud to say he has been on the BANA Braille Formats committee since 2015.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Braille Authority of North America with this specially designed t-shirt!

The shirt is red with white letters and graphic, reflecting the colors in the BANA logo. On the front, the words Braille Rules! appear in print and braille above a whimsical drawing of an enlarged braille cell being crowned by a happy looking dot character. The dot with the crowning privileges is somewhat larger than the dots on the cell, and has a smiling face with two stick legs and arms. The arms are reaching up to place a three-pointed regal-looking crown on the top of the braille cell.

The back of the shirt reads Braille Authority of North America, 50th Anniversary, 1976-2026 in print and braille.

BANA 50th anniversary t-shirts are available at https://alohabraille.com/. Use code ALOHABANA50 to buy one braille shirt, get a second shirt 50% off. Coupon is limited to the first 50 orders and applies to any shirt they sell.

You can also follow the work of BANA at https://www.brailleauthority.org/

05/14/2026

Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is now hiring: Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Itinerant)

Looking to make a meaningful impact while exploring the beauty of Vermont? VABVI is seeking a COMS to join the Adult Services Team, supporting clients across central and northern Vermont in both rural and urban settings.

Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and individualized service.
Apply today: https://zurl.co/uan3K

05/14/2026

Join us for a fun and social game of Bingo with no travel required!

Play by phone, enjoy time with others, and receive prizes mailed to you each month.

Designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision, and accessible from anywhere.

Want the schedule? Sign up for our newsletter and get it every Sunday: https://mailchi.mp/newvisionfl/newsletter-sign-up

05/14/2026

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (IESBVI) is now hiring: Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Heartland AEA)

Make a statewide impact supporting students birth–21 through an itinerant model across schools, homes, and communities. Help students access learning, build independence, and reach their full potential.

Full-time, school-year position
Travel required within assigned Iowa region

Apply today:https://zurl.co/y07No

05/11/2026

WE love what we do and it is nice to receive affirmation that what we do matters:

Dear Randy,
It is a privilege to advance in the "Braille World" that I do not take lightly, and it is an honor [deeper than I can express] being blessed to take the NBA Braille Formats Exam because of people like you. I am thankful every day that my life has crossed paths with Braille and the Braille Family that comes with it. You are included in that Braille Family just like Mrs. Stubbs, Mrs. Locklear, and everyone else that assists the visually impaired. You guys taking the time by working together [for the good of others] is what makes prison life tolerable for me now that Braille is my chosen life profession. You are amazing and never forget that everything, the big and small, makes a difference to somebody. Today, that somebody is me and I thank you tremendously.

We love to support those in braille programs that are actively changing their life and pursuing braille vigorously. The NC braille program is a rare and special program that absolutely has our full support!

04/29/2026

We’re spotlighting an app each week that helps make the world more inclusive and accessible for everyone. This week’s feature: Learning Ally

What it Does: Provides access to educational audiobooks in DAISY format for students.

Why People Love It: Supports learning and literacy for students with print disabilities.

Rating: 3.4 stars (on Apple App Store or Google Play Store)

Looking for more accessible apps? Explore our full list of accessibility apps at newvisionfl.org/resources.