SCSC promotes the Braille Challenge, the only academic competition of its kind held in January through March each year for students who are blind or visually impaired. Braille Institute developed the Braille Challenge to motivate students to practice and hone their braille literacy skills, which are essential to academic and employment success.

Any blind or visually impaired student in first through twelfth grades who can read and write braille is eligible to participate in the Braille Challenge. Contestants are divided into five categories and tested on fundamental braille skills such as:

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

Contest Age Groups

• Apprentice: 1–2 grades
• Freshman: 3–4 grades
• Sophomore: 5–6 grades
• Junior Varsity: 7–9 grades
• Varsity: 10–12 grades

Visit SparkPath, the statewide coordinator for the Minnesota Braille Challenge Competition for more information.