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

“My friend introduced me to Bricks for the Blind. While I was visiting her, I put together the rose. I had never done LEGOs as a kid, but my nieces… View More

Jenny J.
“Your Text-Based Instructions allow me to create with confidence, imagination, and joy. I really love building the larger Star Wars sets.“ View More

Sacheen S.
“I never considered building a LEGO set until I found Bricks for the Blind. Having the directions in an accessible format made that possible! So grateful I found out about this… View More

Marsha B.
“This was such a wonderful experience! I’m 38 years old, and the last time I played with LEGOs was when I was six, before I lost my eyesight. Bricks for… View More

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

We convert the visual instructions that come with LEGO sets…

Step 1

Step 2

…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.