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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

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! Thank you! 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.

Jolene sitting with lego set White Rabbit 3In1.Jolene N.

“I have used your instructions to build more than 20 LEGO sets. I love having the freedom to do this by myself! I am excited about the new models coming… View More

Jolene N.

Saqib, a man wearing maroon t-shirt built lego Chevrolet Corvette 1971.Saqib S.

“It has been amazing to be able to independently build LEGO sets. I have wanted to do this since I was a kid, and now I actually can – thank… View More

Saqib S.

Matteo, a man with black jacket built lego's NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, Land Rover Classic Defender, City Police Car.Matteo P.

“I love building sets with your instructions. It is such a thrill to build something independently. I would like people with visual problems to know that they can have fun… View More

Matteo P.

Natalie with Arctic Explorer ShipNatalie C.

“As a blind child, I never thought I’d be able to build a LEGO set. Thanks to Bricks for the Blind, I can enjoy building LEGO sets as an adult,… View More

Natalie C.

Rene with NASA Apollo Saturn IVRenée 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.

Domenico with Statue of LibertyDomenico L.

“It was so exciting that I could be autonomous in building my LEGO set. I plan to build more!” View More

Domenico L.

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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