How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets
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Matthew Shifrin, a blind man, has created a nonprofit organization called Bricks for the Blind, which provides accessible instructions for building Lego sets. The organization has created instructions for over 540 Lego sets, allowing thousands of blind builders to build independently, and has also inspired the Lego Group to create audio and braille instructions for their products.
Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets as a child, but as a blind person, he had to rely on others for help. At 13, he received a binder with braille instructions for a Lego set, which allowed him to build independently. Shifrin was inspired to create a nonprofit organization called Bricks for the Blind, which provides accessible instructions for building Lego sets. The organization has a team of 30 sighted writers and blind testers, and offers downloadable instructions for free. The instructions can be printed in braille or used with screen readers, and have been used by over 3,000 builders in the US and abroad. Shifrin's work has also inspired the Lego Group to create audio and braille instructions for their products, and to introduce Lego Braille Bricks. The organization has made a significant impact on the lives of blind builders, allowing them to build independently and connect with their families.
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