This year’s Minnesota Braille Challenge theme is “I Am Brailliant.” Shown on this page is the rectangular theme image, which features the words “I Am Brailliant” in white print and braille on a red background. Below that, the text reads “Minnesota Braille Challenge – 2.14.2026” in black on a white background, with a red heart above the “i” in “Braille.”
Registration is now open! Fill out the appropriate Google form below to sign up for the Minnesota Braille Challenge. If you would like a PDF version of the student or teacher form, please let me know.
Student and teacher registration forms are due by December 12, 2025. The volunteer form is due by January 15, 2026.
The Braille Challenge, a program of the Braille Institute, is the only academic competition of its kind in the nation for students with low to no vision. This amazing, community-building event helps us spotlight Minnesota’s talented students in grades 1-12 as they let their braille skills shine! The Braille Challenge also promotes the importance of braille literacy and motivates students to practice and hone their braille skills–all of which are essential to academic and employment success. Most importantly, this event is a day to celebrate students’ braille skills while also having fun!
In addition to the competition elements, the day will include a keynote speaker, a breakout session for parents and guardians, fun activities, and awards.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Location: BrightWorks - 2 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Time: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: No registration fee
Contest Age Groups:
- Apprentice (uncontracted): grades 1-2
- Freshman: grades 3-4
- Sophomore: grades 5-6
- Junior Varsity: grades 7-9
- Varsity: grades 10-12
- Fundamental: interactive braille-focused activities that are not scored
Contest Categories:
- Spelling (grades 1-4)
- Reading Comprehension (grades 1-12)
- Proofreading (grades 1-12)
- Charts and Graphs (grades 5-12)
- Speed and Accuracy (grades 5-12)
To learn more, visit the Minnesota Braille Challenge