The LEGO Foundation and the LEGO Group have unveiled LEGO Braille Bricks in seven countries – including France, the UK and USA – following a successful pilot project in April 2019.
Each brick in the LEGO® Braille Bricks toolkit retains its iconic form, but unlike a regular LEGO® brick, the studs are arranged to correspond to numbers and letters in the Braille alphabet. Each brick shows the printed version of the symbol or letter, allowing sighted and blind children to play and learn together on equal terms. This ingenious combination of features opens up a whole new world of playful learning that teaches children Braille in an enjoyable and tactile environment.
Stine Storm, senior play and health specialist at the LEGO Foundation, said they were thrilled to launch the program and get the toolkits into the hands of kids.
“Throughout the testing and pilot program, we have received overwhelming support and positive feedback from children, parents, teachers and partner organisations who have experienced the LEGO Braille Bricks and see the potential of these toolkits to encourage learning in a new and exciting way,” Storm said.
“The possibilities for learning through play are endless, and we look forward to seeing how this can inspire children in their journey to learn braille.”
We at My Way Access think this is a great initiative by LEGO and will help many children learn braille in a fun and educational. It will also encourage children to join them and learn along with them.
With this product being extended to a further 13 countries by early 2021, this will further help children feel more included in the world and remove the stigma of being disabled.
Learn more at legobraillebricks.com.