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National Braille Press is STILL accepting applications for the 2026 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation. The award, which can be worth up to $10,000, recognizes creative products that advance tactile literacy for blind people and promote Braille or access to information. Eligible projects include professional or educational software, apps that foster Braille or tactile learning, and Braille- or tactile-related hardware.
The application deadline has been extended until March 6, 2026. Details and application materials are available at www.touchofgeniusprize.org or by email at [email protected].
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