Braille Greeting Cards

by Lauren on May 21, 2013

 

Image Source: AbleData.com

Image Source: AbleData.com

Braille Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each card includes a braille graphics design and a braille message. Occasions include Anniversary, Birthday, New Born Child, Graduation, Wedding, Retirement, Easter, Father’s Day, Friendship, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, Sympathy, Teacher, Thank You, Thinking of You, Valentines Day, Get Well Soon, Christmas, New Years, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Grandparents Day, and Good Luck. Available languages include English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Norwegian.

Braille Holiday Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Three designs are available: (1) A Chrismas tree with the braille inscription, “String of Dots” printed inside; (2) a holiday wreath with the braille inscription, “The berries on this wreath are more than they may seem: for they are really dots of braille with a most important theme. Peace on Earth is the message hung upon the door; touch it with your finger and feel some peace some more”; and (3) a Star of David with no inscription inside. These cards come in a boxes of 8 cards and envelopes in a single design or in mixed sets.

These and other cards are available from AbleData.com.

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