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Bricks for the Blind (BFTB) is a non-profit organization that brings the joy of building LEGO® sets to blind people for free.

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Our CEO Matthew Shifrin didn’t just talk to @wbztv’s @lev777642 about Bricks for the Blind, he showed it in action.

After blindfolding Levan, Matthew taught him how to follow our free, text-based instructions to build a @lego go-kart. 🚗🧱 The result? Levan got to experience firsthand how blind builders bring LEGO creations to life. by @bricks4theblind

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a year ago

The countdown continues…December 1 will be here before you know it! Get ready for 24 days of building with accessible, text-based instructions for five 2026 LEGO Advent Calendars.
Pick your set, grab your BFTB instructions and get ready to start the countdown! For the full list of adapted 2026 LEGO Advent Calendar sets visit the link in our bio!

Video description: An animated December calendar appears on screen, with December 1 circled in red and the words “Start LEGO Advent Calendar” written beneath it. Red text gradually appears above the calendar, reading, “It will be here before you know it…” by @bricks4theblind

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This Blindness Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the power of accessibility and “our why”: making LEGO building accessible to everyone, one brick at a time.

Video description: The video pans across a large bin filled with colorful LEGO bricks in a variety of shapes and sizes. On-screen text reads a quote from Matthew: “I wanted to build LEGO but the instructions weren’t accessible for blind people. Now over 650 LEGO sets have free, downloadable text-based instructions. That’s my why.” by @bricks4theblind

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9 days ago

It’s National Comic Book Day!

From Spider-Man and the Avengers to Batman and Wonder Woman, comic book characters have become some of the most recognizable heroes in pop culture. And they’ve inspired countless LEGO sets along the way.

For blind and low-vision builders, Bricks for the Blind is making those sets more accessible.

Just in 2026, our team has adapted 20 LEGO Marvel superhero sets into free, text-based instructions. And that’s only Marvel! The catalog also includes LEGO sets featuring DC characters and plenty of other builds inspired by comic book favorites. You can search for accessible builds of your favorite characters by clicking the link in our bio!

Because everyone should have the chance to build their favorite heroes.

Photo 1 description: A red and blue LEGO Spider-Man figure strikes an action pose against a colorful, vintage comic book inspired background. An open comic book appears beneath Spider-Man, with illustrated city skylines, action bursts and bold graphic patterns surrounding him.

Photo 2 description: A large red and gold LEGO Iron Man figure stands in an action pose while a smaller silver Ultron figure fires a red beam toward him. They appear above an open comic book against a colorful, vintage comic book inspired background filled with city skylines and bold action graphics.

Photo 3 description: A large purple and blue LEGO Galactus figure stands above an open comic book, surrounded by four smaller Fantastic Four minifigures in blue suits. The characters are posed using their superpowers against a colorful, vintage comic book inspired background with city skylines and bold action graphics. by @bricks4theblind

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16 days ago

Fall is about to arrive... and somehow, December 1 isn’t far behind.

If a LEGO Advent Calendar is on your holiday wish list, now’s the time to get your bricks in order.

This year, we’ve adapted five 2026 LEGO Advent Calendar sets into text-based instructions, giving blind and low-vision builders a way to join the daily countdown, one build at a time.

Natalie has been putting the instructions to the test, and they’re ready!

Order your LEGO set now, grab your BFTB instructions and be ready to open door #1 on December 1.

For the full list of adapted 2026 LEGO Advent Calendar sets visit the link in bio!

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Photo 1: A LEGO City 2026 Advent Calendar box sits in the foreground, with the completed holiday builds arranged behind it. The miniature creations include Santa, elves, a snowman, a reindeer, small vehicles, a Christmas tree and other festive accessories.

Photo 2: Natalie is assembling LEGO pieces from an Advent Calendar. She holds LEGO pieces in her hands, with a laptop beside her. Behind the desk is an opened Marvel-themed Advent Calendar.

Photo 3: Natalie, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, opens a door on a Disney-themed Advent Calendar on a white desk. The calendar features a winter scene with a Disney castle and several doors already opened. A fabric tray holding a few small LEGO builds and pieces sits on the desk below, with a laptop and LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar box nearby.

Photo 4: A close up shows Natalie’s hands assembling a small LEGO build over a fabric tray. An open Star Wars themed Advent Calendar is propped up in front of her, featuring a snowy scene with an icy circular platform, holiday lights and numbered doors. An open laptop sits to the left, and small LEGO pieces and packaging are scattered nearby.

Photo 5: Natalie, wearing a red shirt, reaches into an open LEGO City Advent Calendar to retrieve the next piece. The calendar features a snowy holiday scene with a decorated Christmas tree, colorful presents and numbered doors, many of which have already been opened. A laptop sits beside the calendar, while several completed miniature LEGO holiday builds are displayed on the white dresser behind her. by @bricks4theblind

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In honor of National Batman Day, take a trip to Gotham City and build one of the many Batman LEGO sets available with our free, text-based instructions.

From iconic vehicles to classic characters, there’s a build for every Batman fan to enjoy. Check out all of the available sets through the link in our bio and get building!

Video description: A slideshow highlights several LEGO Batman sets with text-based building instructions available from Bricks for the Blind. Each slide features a different Batman-themed LEGO build against a dark background, including Batman vehicles and characters such as the Batmobile and Batman Mech Armor. The video promotes the collection in celebration of National Batman Day and directs viewers to Bricks for the Blind to access free, text-based instructions for the featured sets. by @bricks4theblind

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22 days ago

Celebrate National Video Game Day by going back to where it all began with the original Game Boy.

With Bricks for the Blind’s free, text-based instructions, this iconic piece of video game history is accessible to blind and low vision users. Whether you remember playing the original or are discovering it for the first time, celebrate the day by building a piece of gaming history, one brick at a time!

Our free, text-based instructions for the LEGO Game Boy are available to download now. Find them at the link in our bio.
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Video description: Matthew sits on an orange couch in a light gray sweater. A LEGO Game Boy box rests on the coffee table in front of him. He holds the completed LEGO Game Boy model in both hands, feeling and pressing its buttons. The camera moves in for close-up shots of his hands exploring the gray handheld model, including its black directional pad and two magenta buttons, before pulling back to show him continuing to interact with the LEGO Game Boy. by @bricks4theblind

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Alongside our text-based instructions, there are plenty of tools that can make the building experience easier and more enjoyable for blind LEGO builders.

Take it from Matthew himself as he shares the five things he believes are worth the money as a blind LEGO builder!

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Video description: The video opens with a black-and-white shot of Matthew sitting at a wooden table with a completed LEGO Statue of Liberty in front of him. On-screen text reads, “5 Things Worth the Money As a Blind LEGO Builder.” Throughout the video, Matthew shares items he finds worth the money as a blind LEGO builder. The video alternates between shots of Matthew speaking to the camera while wearing orange-tinted glasses and close-up demonstrations of the items he discusses. He feels different parts of the LEGO Statue of Liberty with his hands, holds and demonstrates a small yellow bowl used to keep LEGO pieces organized, and shows a compact black keyboard-like device on the table. On-screen captions appear throughout to accompany what Matthew is saying. by @bricks4theblind

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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of building a LEGO set independently, especially when it turns into a new favorite hobby!

Sheila B. recently built the LEGO Magical Unicorn using our accessible, text-based building instructions and shared: “Being able to build LEGOs through BFTB has been amazing and I’m now hooked on building LEGO sets!”

Stories like Sheila’s are why we do what we do. Accessible instructions give blind and visually impaired builders the opportunity to experience the creativity, independence and fun of building LEGO sets, and maybe even discover a new favorite hobby along the way!

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Photo 1 description: Sheila smiles while sitting at a black table and holding her completed LEGO Magical Unicorn set. The colorful unicorn is made with white, pink, purple, blue and orange LEGO pieces. Sheila is wearing a blue patterned shirt, and additional LEGO pieces can be seen on the table behind her.

Photo 2 description: A testimonial graphic featuring Sheila smiling while seated at a table with her completed LEGO Magical Unicorn set. A purple overlay covers the photo with white text that reads, “Being able to build LEGO through BFTB has been amazing and I’m now hooked on building LEGO sets!” The quote is attributed to Sheila B. from the USA. by @bricks4theblind

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Building something challenging makes the finished model even more rewarding.

Jonathan recently completed the LEGO Monster Book of Monsters using our text-based building instructions and shared: "This one was hard to build but what an amazing feeling when I finished it! I love the chomping action. Thanks for the great work you do at BFTB!"

Stories like Jonathan's remind us that accessible instructions aren't just about building LEGO sets, they're about making independent building possible, one set at a time.

Photo 1 description: Jonathan smiles at the camera while holding up a completed LEGO Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters build. The brown LEGO book is covered with textured details, including teeth, horns, claws, and printed pieces that read "Monster Book of Monsters." Jonathan stands indoors wearing a gray T-shirt with burgundy sleeves, proudly displaying his finished creation.

Photo 2 description: A graphic features a faded photo of Jonathan smiling while holding his completed LEGO Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters build in the background. Large white text overlays the image with his testimonial: "This one was hard to build but what an amazing feeling when I finished it! I love the chomping action. Thanks for the great work you do at BFTB!" The quote is attributed to Jonathan N. | Canada. by @bricks4theblind

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Summertime POV: You're building the LEGO Sunflowers set one audio instruction at a time.

Laia recently tackled this bright and beautiful set using Bricks for the Blind's text-based instructions, recording her progress along the way.

Watching a build come together independently never gets old.

Video description: A close-up, overhead video shows hands assembling a LEGO sunflower step by step on a white tabletop. Individual yellow petals, flower-shaped pieces, and green stem components are carefully connected to form the bloom. As the build progresses, the sunflower takes shape with layered yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center. Near the end, the completed sunflower is displayed beside two smaller finished LEGO sunflowers, highlighting the difference in size and design. by @bricks4theblind

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