Braille Program
All of the classrooms at the California School for the Blind (CSB) teach Braille. Whether beginning, intermediate or advanced, students are instructed in the Unified English Braille Code, and provided materials in braille formats. Textbooks may be electronic and accessed using a refreshable braille display or a more traditional embossed book with multiple volumes. Nemeth code is taught for math and science.
Braille-Literacy Bee
CSB will host our Braille-Literacy Bee every other year.
Braille Challenge
Northern California Regional Braille Challenge
Stories for Beginning Braille Readers
Ann and Friends is a series of animal stories designed to help beginning braille readers learn contracted braille. Anne Gelles, recently retired, developed this curriculum over the years at CSB.
Events
- Summer Academies 2026
- California Braille Bee 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Learning Lab
- Short Courses 2025-2026
- General Tours
(Google Form)
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11AM-12PM
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11AM-12PM