Braille Challenge

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The Braille Challenge is an academic contest for any blind or visually impaired student in first through twelfth grades who can read and write braille. Contestants are tested on fundamental braille skills such as:    

• Reading Comprehension    
• Spelling    
• Speed and Accuracy    
• Proofreading    
• Charts and Graphs    

The Braille Challenge has different areas you are competing in based on what age you are. They are as follows:      

• Foundational Skills – Pre braille skills (not an area that qualifies for nationals)    
• Apprentice – 1^st and 2^nd grades    
• Freshman – 3^rd and 4^th grades    
• Sophomore – 5^th and 6^th grades    
• Junior Varsity – 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grades    
• Varsity – 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grades  

Dates and locations for the Braille Challenge 2026 will be announced in September, please check back then for more information. If you have questions before dates are announced please email the Outreach inbox at wcbvi.outreach@wcbvi.k12.wi.us with the subject line titled Braille Challenge.