How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

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Matthew Shifrin, who is blind, founded Bricks for the Blind, providing free downloadable braille instructions for over 540 Lego sets to enable visually impaired individuals to build independently.
The initiative has inspired the Lego Group to produce audio and braille instructions, and introduce Lego Braille Bricks and characters with vision loss in their sets.
Blind users, including parents, children, and individuals with recent vision loss, report empowerment, independence, and enhanced family bonding through accessible Lego building.
Shifrin's work promotes skill development, such as fine motor and tactile abilities, and fosters inclusivity in a childhood cultural phenomenon previously inaccessible to the blind community.

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