[Greater-Baltimore] Movie Discussion: Brailled It!

[Carolyn Brown]

Awaiting for earlier or afternoon programs.  Unable to attend late hours.

On Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:30 AM Ashley Biggs via Greater-Baltimore <
greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) invites
> the public to view Brailled It!, an award-winning documentary highlighting
> the skill and achievements of young Braille readers and writers. A free
> national discussion will follow on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
> Eastern Time.
>
> Through community partnerships with the Friends of the Maryland State
> Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Artifact Studios, Hadley, the
> Braille Institute, and the Library of Congress' National Library Services
> for the Blind and the Print Disabled (NLS), this event brings together
> readers, educators, network library staff, families, and advocates
> nationwide to explore the importance of Braille literacy.
>
> Brailled It follows leading blind and low-vision Braille readers and
> writers under 18 as they compete in the Braille Challenge. The Braille
> Challenge, hosted by the Braille Institute, is the only international
> academic competition for students who are blind or visually impaired. It
> brings together the top 50 finalists selected from more than 2,000
> competitors across Australia, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, the United Kingdom,
> and the United States.
>
> By placing cameras in the competitors' hands, the documentary provides an
> authentic perspective on their experiences and celebrates confidence,
> community, and the transformative impact of Braille.
>
> To ensure nationwide participation, the Maryland State Library for the
> Blind and Print Disabled and Artifact Studios will offer free, on-demand
> public screenings of Brailled It from October 7, 2026 through the
> discussion on October 13, 2026. Registration is required for film access.
>
> After watching the film, NLS patrons are invited to join the live national
> discussion to reflect on the film, celebrate Braille literacy, and discuss
> the ongoing impact of accessible reading. Both the on-demand screenings and
> the October 13 discussion are free, but advance registration is required.
>
> For registration information, visit https://bit.ly/BrailledIt.
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I
> can be contacted at this email or via 410-230-2430.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ashley
>
>
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>
> *Ashley M. Biggs*
> *Marketing & Outreach Librarian*
> Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
> Maryland State Library Agency
> 415 Park Avenue
> Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603
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> 410-230-2430 (office) | 667-209-1563 (cell) | 410-333-2095 (fax)
> ashley.biggs1 at maryland.gov
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