We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Braille Challenge! This year’s theme is Blast Off with Braille.
The Iowa Braille Challenge will be held on Saturday, February 22 at the Iowa Department for the Blind in Des Moines. Registration packets were mailed out to students this week. Emails have also been sent to parents/guardians with information to register students online. The deadline for students to register is January 24.
The 2025 Braille Challenge Page has been updated with the most up to date information and registration forms. Watch for more updates about how to order this year’s Iowa Braille Challenge t-shirt.
The Braille Institute team is thrilled to introduce a sixth category level called Foundational. Students at any grade level can participate in this category, which is designed for those using braille at an introductory level. The Foundational category includes activities that are fun, meaningful, and challenging.
The Braille Challenge kicks off with a Pep Rally at 9:30 am and concludes with an Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to join us for those events to cheer on and congratulate the Braille Challenge participants!
After testing, we will host an Ice Cream Social and Birthday Bash to celebrate the Iowa Department for the Blind’s 100th Birthday, which will also include karaoke.
