The adventures of blind teddy bear Edward and his faithful guide dog Tuesday, penned by author Fran Underhill, are showing young people that a disability is not a handicap. That is the message behind a series of children’s books by the central Queensland author, who was inspired by the 70-year-old Steiff bear she has had… Continue Reading Braille House welcomes Edward and Tuesday
[rev_slider alias=”home-slider”] Everybody is looking for a good book these holidays Here is our latest video for the Braille House 2018 Christmas Appeal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hlj6G9ElZ8
[rev_slider alias=”home-slider”] Blind Faith The Sunday Mail (24 October 1999, p6) Volunteers are keeping the world of books alive for the blind, writes Frances Whiting. Pictures: David Kelly Mercy Dickenson guides her friend John’s fingers gently over the letters, each bump on the crisp, white page weaving its story and transporting the reader into another… Continue Reading Blind Faith – The Sunday Mail 24 October 1999
[rev_slider alias=”home-slider”] Free puppet and magic show on ‘twin books’ Queensland Times (Thursday, June 28, 2018) – Helen Spelitis Books are for everyone even those who can’t see to read. That’s the message from Braille House volunteer Kayt Duncan as she prepares for the first of three school holiday performances aimed at raising awareness about… Continue Reading Free Puppet and Magic Show on Twin Books