By Tatiana Kertesz | Fundreiser Coordenator
Intheperiodcoveredbythisreport,articulation,trainingandparticipationindifferenteventsoftheLEGO®Braille Bricks Program were carried out. Below, we list the main activities:
Developmentofactions:
DuringanalignmentmeetingheldinJanuary,thescheduleofwebconferencesforthefirstsemesterof2025classes was defined. The course began on March 25 and is ongoing, with completion scheduled for the end of June.
Ø Preparation of the manual for the organization of the LBB Kitf or the students.
The manual was developed in order to facilitate the search for the letters of the alphabet by the students during the activities with the LBB Kit. Currently, the 344 pieces are stored in a box, divided into four packages with the letters mixed together, which can make it difficult to quickly locate the necessary characters.
Ø Arrival of Kits
The new batch of kits, with 10,008 units, arrived in Brazil in January 2025. In February 49 kits were sent to INMETRO for safety tests. After the conclusion of the tests, the kits were sent to the Federal Revenue Service, whose opinion we are awaiting.
DuringthemonthsofJanuaryandFebruary,contactsweremadewith60municipalitiesandspecializedinstitutions with the aim of establishing partnerships for the first half of 2025. Of this total, 45 partnerships were formalized these partnerships were established through Cooperation Agreements, signed by the respective legal representatives. As part of the commitment signed, the registered educators started the training course on March
Municipality
Institutions
APAEdePatrocínio/MG
Ø Selectionoftutorsforthe12thedition
Theselectionofstudentswassuccessfullycompleted,totaling2,285enrolledinthecourse.Tomonitorandguidethe participants in the activities, 34 tutors were hired. Of these, 2 are visually impaired professionals.
Ø PodcastParticipation:InclusionThatIstheQuestion
On February 27, 2025, we had the participation of José Roberto Barbosa Junior, coordinator of Tutors of theTraining Course for Educators in the Inclusion Podcast: that is the question. During the episode, he presented the LEGO Braille Bricks Program.
Ø Analysisofallcoursetextsforpossible changes
During the month of February, several meetings were held between the training team and the Training Center, with the objective of promoting adjustments in the texts and layout of the course platform. Improvements were also discussed related to navigability and interface, aiming to offer a more intuitive experience to users.
At the same time, the layout of the AudioDescription Guidelines Manual for the video classes and meetings with the LBB Program students was finalized.
Ø 12thTrainingCourseforEducatorsintheUseofLEGO®BrailleBricks
On March 25, the 12th Edition of the Training Course for the use of LEGO® Braille Bricks began. 2,285 professionals in the area of Education were enrolled. Among the students, 72 declared to have some type of disability, as shown in the table below.
Ø ArticulationswiththeMunicipalSecretariatsofEducationandInstitutionsforpartnershipsforthe 2nd semester.
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Ø PodcastParticipation:InclusionisthequestionwithIkaFleury(generalcoordinatoroftheProgram) and Ana Mayra (tutor coordinator).
In episode 083 of the podcast "Inclusion Is the Question", entitled "LEGO® Braille Bricks: A revolution in inclusive education", guests Ana Mayra and Ika discuss the impact of LEGO® Braille Bricks on the education of people with visualimpairments.Theyexplainhowthese playfulresourcesfacilitatethelearning of braille and promoteinclusion in the classroom. The episode offers insights into the practical implementation of these materials and highlights the importance of innovative approaches in inclusive education.
Ø Meetingofgood–Welcometothe1stsemestertutors
OnMarch 20, wehelda virtual meetingwiththe aim ofwelcomingtutors, presentingthenew course platformand listening Expectations for this new edition.
Ø MonitoringVisitattheschoolMunicipalJoãoJoséFeris–SãoJosédoRioPreto/SP
On March 20, Ana Mayra, coordinator of the tutors of the training course for educators, visited the Municipal School João José Feris, in São José do Rio Preto, with the objective of monitoring the use of the kit in the classroom.
Ø MeetingwiththeRescueTeamTraining
During the month of March, meetings were held between the training team in order to promote the final adjustments in the texts and in the layout of the course platform. In addition, negotiations have begun for the III Braille Bricks Award.
Ø LEGO®BrailleBricksProgramPresentation inthePPEIResearchGroup–Unoeste
AnaMayraandJoséRoberto,bothcoordinatorsofthetutors,madethepresentationoftheLEGOBrailleBricksto the PPEI – Unoeste research group, explaining how the program works.
Ø WorkshopwiththeRegionalBoardofButantãEducation
OnMarch27,theDorinaNowillFoundation'sMemoryCenterfortheBlindheldaneventwiththeobjectiveof de presenttheFoundationitselfandtheLEGO®BrailleBricksProgramme,promotinghands-onactivitieswiththekit.
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Vehicle:PrefeituraMunicipaldeEducaçãodeViana/ES
Date:28dejaneirode2025
Access:https://viana.es.gov.br/noticia/ler/8012/dia-internacional-do-lego-educacao-especial-de-viana-inova-com- brinquedo-para-ensinar-braille
Vehicle:PrefeituraMunicipaldeEducaçãodeAracruz/ES
Date:10defevereirode2025
Access:https://www.aracruz.es.gov.br/noticias/lego-braille-bricks-chega-as-escolas-da-rede-municipal-de-aracruz- para-promover-inovacao-e-inclusao-13790
Vehicle:PrefeituraMunicipaldeEducaçãodeItu/SP
Date:03deMarçode2025
Access:https://itu.portaldacidade.com/noticias/educacao/professores-da-rede-municipal-receberao-capacitacao- com-lego-braille-bricks-5924
Vehicle:PrefeituraMunicipaldeGarça/SP
Date:26deMarçode2025
Access:https://www.garca.sp.gov.br/portal/noticias/0/3/10297/garca-avanca-na-educacao-inclusiva-com-parceria- entre-municipio-adevimari-e-fundacao-dorina-nowill
The 12th edition of the course had 2,285 educators enrolled, who are in the process of training in the use of LE-GO Braille Bricks, aiming at more inclusive and meaningful pedagogical practices. The program reached a record number of participants for an edition in the first half of the year, reflecting the growing interest on the part ofeducation professionals. There was a significant increase in the number of municipalities and partner institutions, evidencing the strengthening articulations with Municipal Departments of Education and Specialized Institutions throughout the country. In addition, the course has undergone a continuous process of improvement, both in its pedagogical content and in the optimization of the platform, ensuring greater quality and efficiency in the training of educators.
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