August 2026
 

Contact: Jen Goulden, Chair
Braille Authority of North America
613-552-4191; chair@brailleauthority.org

New BrailleBits Podcast 

Episode 12 of the BANA Braille Bits podcast celebrates BANA's 50th Anniversary with special guest, Darleen Bogart. Darleen is the longest-serving member representative of the BANA Board, first as an observer at the very first meeting in 1976. In this special episode, Darleen shares highlights from those early board meetings, and talks about how BANA has shaped the world of braille over the years.

The podcast is available immediately at BANA Braille Bits Podcasts or by searching for BANA Braille Bits with your favorite podcatcher.

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