Kansas Braille Transcription Institute

12/31/2025

12/25/2025

A German startup has developed a portable emergency shelter that folds into a backpack by day and transforms into an insulated, weather-proof bed by night. Equipped with solar panels, the unit can power small devices and built-in LED lighting, giving unhoused individuals warmth, safety, and a crucial way to stay connected. Designed for durability and dignity, this mobile micro-home offers immediate relief while supporting long-term stability through connectivity and protection from the elements.

12/25/2025

There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.

12/14/2025

"There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he does not mind who gets the credit." President Ronald Reagan.

December 9, 2025. Kansas State Board of Education unanimously endorsed the placement of a polymer Tactile Braille American Flag in all K-12 public schools in Kansas.

10/14/2025

"People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them." – Eric Hoffer

Hoffer exposes the paradox of submission. Rebellion often targets the wrong source. His words remind us that ingratitude and servility can coexist—and that true independence requires clarity about who helps and who harms.

10/06/2025

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10/06/2025

Philosophy Fuse

09/18/2025

05/26/2025

Memorial Day, El Dorado, Kansas. Video to follow ceremony.

05/22/2025

05/17/2025

https://youtu.be/7jdmEFPWOIQ?si=65poemybhr2q34P

This song is the official theme song of The American Braille Flag Project. It is written by Keith Bradford and sung by Dave Caley.

02/28/2025

I was very moved by this text I received, and felt a need to share it.

Hi Randy! I received a wonderful letter from Miami, FL. The paper braille flags (kits) you sent I have given to a variety of organizations as my previous pics show. One went to the cousin-in-law of a fellow White Alloe Daughter. He has been blind since birth. He sent a note that reads in part, "I received the braille flag in the mail. I never knew they existed. I "saw" our flag for the first time. To think, I waited 71 years to see our great American flag." Isn't that incredible!? I wanted to be sure to send this to you. Thanks!