The Texas Commission for the Blind's (TCB's) braille literacy initiative is an agency-based program designed to enhance the braille skills of teaching staff and hence to improve braille instruction to and the braille literacy of clients. In addition, TCB has established dedicated braille-production stations in 30 of its district offices and offers technical assistance to regional rehabilitation personnel.
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