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Bricks for the Blind is a non-profit organization that
brings the joy of building LEGO® sets to blind people.

By following our free Text-based Building Instructions, people with visual impairments can
build LEGO sets and enjoy hours of relaxation, independence, and empowerment.

What Our Builders Say

Photo of Daniel with a big smile holding the Christmas Ornaments build.Daniel M.

“I became legally blind earlier this year, and I have been searching for different hobbies that are accessible for visually impaired people. I used to build LEGO sets when I… View More

Daniel M.

Photo of Laia with Kingfisher buildLaia I.

“This build was challenging, but the result is amazing! I love to build realistic animals and nature sets. Thanks, Bricks for the Blind, for making these instructions accessible” View More

Laia I.

Photo of Crystal with Santa's SleighCrystal B.

“It was really invigorating to know just with some text instructions and sorted LEGO pieces that I could build a LEGO set! This project is amazing. Please keep up the… View More

Crystal B.

Picture of woman with Star Wars LEGO buildSacheen S.

“I love building LEGO sets, and Bricks for the Blind’s instructions make it possible for me. Thanks for giving me the chance to have fun and learn at the same… View More

Sacheen S.

Picture of Rene with Hogwarts Express and Hogsmeade station train setRenée G.

“I love building these sets, as I really enjoy focusing on what the final display will feel like. Thanks to Bricks for the Blind for making t View More

Renée G.

PIcture of Renee with Hogwarts Chamber of SecretsRenée G.

“I have completed all Harry Potter sets available on the web site. Thank you to Bricks For The Blind for giving me the opportunity to build these awesome sets. Without… View More

Renée G.

Picture of Jolene holding fish and sea horse LEGO buildsJolene N.

“I am obsessed with building LEGOs and your instructions make it possible for me…my whole house is covered in LEGOs and I love it! Bricks for the Blind is making… View More

Jolene N.

Jolene with hospital wingJolene N.

“I built the Hogwarts Hospital Wing set from the Harry Potter theme using your instructions. It was so much fun! Then I got creative and added to it! This will… View More

Jolene N.

Renee, a woman wearing red shades built lego Chevrolet Corvette 1971.Renée G.

“I love building LEGO sets.  As an adult, this is the first time ever that I have independently been able to complete LEGO sets as a blind builder.  I love… View More

Renée G.

Jolene N. with Disney castleJolene N.

“I love building castles. This one was a challenge because of all of the little pieces, but i did it! I am very glad these instructions were available in an accessible… View More

Jolene N.

How does Bricks for the Blind help blind people build LEGO sets?

We convert the visual instructions that come with LEGO sets…

Step 1

Lego’s instructions for step 1 of the Batman 1992 set, featuring a picture with highlighted pieces, and indications of where they should be placed.

Step 2

Lego’s instructions for step 2 of the Batman 1992 set, featuring a picture with highlighted pieces, and indications of where they should be placed.

…into Text-Based Building Instructions that visually impaired folks can read using their every day assistive technologies.

Step 1

1.1

Start by placing a light gray 3×3 plate in front of you.

1.2

Place a black 2×2 brick on the previous piece, even with the back right corner.

Step 2

2.1

Place a light gray 1×2 inverted slope, with the slope at the front, in front of the right column of the 2×2 brick from the previous step. Place another, with the slope at the left, to the left of the back row of the 2×2 brick from the previous step.

2.2

Place a dark gray 1×1 brick to the left of the front piece from the previous step. Place another in front of the left piece from the previous step. Now, only the front left stud of the 3×3 plate from step 1.1 should be exposed.

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