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Braille Works

@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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Joined December 2008
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Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Braille Works. We're proud to announce that Braille Works has joined Allyant. Learn more about today’s announcement: hubs.ly/Q04xmBq10

Allyant Acquires Braille Works - Braille Works

Ottawa, Ontario—September 14, 2026: Allyant, the leading provider of accessible document, digital, and alternative format print communications solutions,

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Section 508 requires federal agencies to make covered information and communication technology accessible to everyone. But understanding what that means in practice can get complicated. Our Section 508 Guide for Federal Agencies and Service Providers breaks it all down.
How well do you know Section 508? Who it protects. What it covers. What it requires. Man holding his hand to his mouth as he uses his laptop. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT How well do you know Section 508? Who it protects. What it covers. What it requires. Man holding his hand to his mouth as he uses his laptop. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

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Have you ever wondered who Section 508 protects, how it differs from other accessibility laws, or what makes a PDF compliant? Whether you're new to Section 508 or reviewing your agency's accessibility process, this guide is a helpful place to start. hubs.ly/Q04CmFsJ0
Section 508 Guide - Braille Works

Section 508 Guide - Braille Works

Need to know all about Section 508 compliance? Check out our in-depth guide for answers to all of your questions then call for a free quote!

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Things are looking a little spooky around Braille Works! Our Transcription team got into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin decorating contest, and the results were too fun not to share! Which is your favorite?
Transcription Team Jack-O'-Lantern Contest. Collage of decorated pumpkins including a steam punk-in pumpkin, Lorax pumpkin, Boot-Scootin Bobby pumpkin, Jacques O'Lantern, Dolly Pumpkin, and Anxiety pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT Transcription Team Jack-O'-Lantern Contest. Collage of decorated pumpkins including a steam punk-in pumpkin, Lorax pumpkin, Boot-Scootin Bobby pumpkin, Jacques O'Lantern, Dolly Pumpkin, and Anxiety pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

Pumpkinjuice pumpkin, The Bride pumpkin, Spooky Bones pumpkin, Witch pumpkin, and Pumpward pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT Pumpkinjuice pumpkin, The Bride pumpkin, Spooky Bones pumpkin, Witch pumpkin, and Pumpward pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

Cinna "Pumpkin" Roll pumpkin, Castaway pumpkin, PumpKirb pumpkin, and Wired pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT Cinna "Pumpkin" Roll pumpkin, Castaway pumpkin, PumpKirb pumpkin, and Wired pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

Giuseppe pumpkin, Squashy pumpkin, cat pumpkin, Mittens pumpkin, and Cat-astrophy pumpkin. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

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Healthcare organizations need to consider accessibility throughout the patient experience, including the information they take home. Can someone review their instructions? Understand a medical bill? Learn more in our blog post, The Tale of Two Titles: Title II and Title III.
Barriers aren't always at the entrance. Accessibility barriers often appear in the information people need to access. Doctor giving a printed document to a patient with blindness. Braille Works an Allyant company.

ALT Barriers aren't always at the entrance. Accessibility barriers often appear in the information people need to access. Doctor giving a printed document to a patient with blindness. Braille Works an Allyant company.

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When organizations think about ADA compliance, they often think of physical barriers first. But what about the information people need? Organizations need to consider whether people with disabilities can access information without unnecessary barriers. hubs.ly/Q04C4d570
The Tale of Two Titles and ADA Compliance: Title II and Title III

The Tale of Two Titles and ADA Compliance: Title II and Title III

ADA compliance, Title II and Title III. Understand the obligations that businesses have to people with disabilities.

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A customer can access the promotional message but still hit a barrier when they try to respond. Marketing accessibility requires coordination across the entire experience. Learn why accessible marketing deserves a place in that process in our blog post, Accessible Marketing.
Are you missing millions of potential customers? Accessible marketing opens the door. Man with blindness sitting on a bench with his guide dog looking up at him. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

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Barriers are easy to overlook when marketing teams focus on impressions, traffic, and conversions without examining accessibility. Reviewing the full customer journey can reveal accessibility issues that traditional campaign metrics don't explain. hubs.ly/Q04BBYv40
Accessible Marketing: Are You Missing Millions of Americans? - Braille Works

Accessible Marketing: Are You Missing Millions of Americans? - Braille Works

While organizations claim to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant in their marketing strategies, many don't incorporate accessibility into

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Braille is a valuable reading tool, but it's not the right format for everyone with a visual disability. Some people prefer audio, while others rely on screen readers or large print. Learn more in our blog post, Effective Communication is a Title II Responsibility.
Not Everyone Who Is Blind Reads Braille. Effective communication starts with understanding individual preferences. Man with blindness smiles as he listens to information on his smartphone. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

ALT Not Everyone Who Is Blind Reads Braille. Effective communication starts with understanding individual preferences. Man with blindness smiles as he listens to information on his smartphone. Braille Works an Allyant company logo.

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Have you ever heard the term "effective communication"? Effective communication means making sure someone can understand the information you're sharing. For someone with a visual disability, that means receiving documents in a readable format. hubs.ly/Q04zXvZ90
Effective Communication is a Title II Responsibility - Braille Works

Effective Communication is a Title II Responsibility - Braille Works

Effective communication came up in more than one session at this year’s National ADA Symposium. I heard it discussed in connection with digital access,

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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 - Braille Works

Section 504 Guide - Braille Works

For employers, educators, and providers, understanding Section 504 means knowing who’s protected and what your organization must provide.

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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

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

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

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?

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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