Code Master is a system for learning braille that is organized around the logic of the braille code and breaks down the process of learning braille into two parts: learning the code and developing reading speed and fluency in reading by touch. learn more about Code Master
Code Master is used in the Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center at the Iowa Department for the Blind and is available to all agency IL and VR clients. Residents of Iowa who are patrons of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled can borow Code Master from this NLS member library. It may be available in other states through inter-librarly loan. The Iowa Library also offers a program for sighted educators and family members to learn braile called Braille Bits. To take advantantge of the National Libary Service's Braille on Demand Service to receive free hard copy braille books each month, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NLSbrailleondemand
We are working to create a complete version of Code Master for purchase. If you would like to support this effort or the project itself, please visit my patreon
Code Master is free to use and copy as long as you don’t sell it or alter the materials. It is our goal to promote braille literacy and make Code Master available to all that can use it as affordably as possible.
If you have access to a braille embosser, you can assemble the binders and NLS cartridges or thumb drives yourself. Below are the basic instructions for handling the files.
You need the following items and equipment to make the books and audio cartridges:
here are the links to the audio and dxb files needed to put together textbook binders and audio cartridges. There are also MP3 files for those preferring to put them on their phone rather than an NLS cartridge or thumb drive that can be plugged into the NLS player.
Unzip the below files to have DAISY book files that can be put on a cartridge played on an NLS uadio book player.