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2021 Braille Challenge
Every year, each state host the Braille Challenge where students who are visually impaired or blind compete with each other across the state. Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind for students who are visually impaired or blind. Any student who can read and write braille in grades 1-12 are eligible to participate. The winner gets to go to California in the summer to compete in the National Braille Challenge.
Meet Louisiana Braille Challenge
Narjis Karimipour
2021 Winner
Apprentice 1
1st place: Narjis Kaimipour
2nd Place: Andrew Faulk
Apprentice II
1st Place: Oluwamayouwa Arogundade
2nd Place: Jacob LaBove
freshman I
1st Place: MacKenzie Rogers
2nd Place: Grosyn Garcia
3rd Place: Trey Bennett
freshman II
1st Place: Caitly LeBlanc
2nd Place: Honey Garcia
3rd Place: Kayleigh Horst
Sophomore
1st Place Jameyin Smith
2nd Place Augusta Passion
3rd Place Troy Mosby
Junior Varsity
1st Place: Alexis Funk
2nd Place: Brianna Frickey
3rd Place: Jordan Young
Varsity
1st Place: Donavan Chasson
2nd Place: Lindsay Adair
3rd Place: Abby White
Meet the Past Winners
Briauna
2020 & 2019 Winner
Donovan
2018, 2016, & 2015 Winner
Chole
2017 Winner
2021 Talent Show
Missed the talent show? Do not worry, you can watch them by clicking on the student:
Prizes for Winners
Participants
Goody Bags
sponsored by Braille Institute
Includes:
Tote Bag
Wrist band
Mask
Water Bottle
UNO Cards
Lanyard
Braille Institute
To get more information on the National Braille Challenge, visit the Braille Institute website.