Dotty About Braille

Dotty About Braille is a multi award winning business specialising in accessible, personalised braille greetings cards, braille gifts, letters, labels and more.

Since launching in May 2023, I've been featured on the television, radio, in magazines and newspapers and have received various awards and accolades. It's fantastic to see so many people supporting my business and helping to raise awareness of braille.

You can purchase all my products through my online shop, I do have a large range of cards, covering a variety of life events, religious holidays and key milestones, but if you’re looking for a card with a specific message on the front, please order the Custom Braille Greetings Card.

I offer a range of free braille resources, to help sighted people learn braille and to raise awareness, downloads include printable braille alphabet flashcards, colouring pages and a fun (easy!) quiz.

I've recently started offering braille and large print menus, find out more about that here.

If you have any questions, please check out the frequently asked questions page or contact me and I'll be happy to help.

Awards & Nominations

Tameside Business Awards B2C Start Up of the Year Winner FSB Diversity and Inclusion Award North West Dotty About Braille UK Start Up Awards North West - Rising Start 2024 Winner - Dotty About Braille Small Awards Shortlisted New Kid on the Block 2024 Theo Paphitis SBS Dotty About Braille Small Business Saturday Small Biz 100 Not on the High Street Small Brand Awards Nominee 2024 All 4 Inclusion Awards 2026 I've been nomiated in Inclusive Business of the Year. Award sponsored by Carolyn Bowers

Large Print Cards

A collection of cards with easy to read, large print text on the front. We can add braille too!

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Hayley stood outside 10 Downing Street

Hayley goes to Downing Street! I was very kindly invited to 10 Downing Street to showcase my braille cards and gifts to the Prime Minister and Chancellor. This was a very exciting day out and it was great to meet other small business owners, and Larry the cat of course!

Featured

A blue background with Steph's Packed Lunch written in different colours A red background with Pick Me Up written in white A red background with BBC North West in white A pale blue background with f:entrepreneur written in white A photo of Hayley typing on a Perkins Brailler with text reading: #MyBlindStory Becoming Dotty About Braille by Hayley Kellard A collection of a coloured braille cards with the d:entrepreneur logo overlaid
A promotional image for Purpl Discounts. The image shows a man walking outdoors with the aid of a white cane. The left side of the image features text that reads, 'The new discount site for the disabled community. Join today,' accompanied by the Purpl logo in a purple circle.

Dotty about Braille is proud to partner with
Purpl Disabled Discounts

Purpl is the UK's first discount programme, designed to help the disabled community offset the cost of being disabled. Founded by Georgina who is disabled, she knows firsthand how expensive living with a disability is and wants to help make a positive difference.

Purpl is about more than just discounts. It's about bringing the disabled community together with relevant content, inspirational stories and shared learning, whilst also giving back to disabled charities.

To become a Purpl member and access exclusive discounts, you'll need to verify your disability status by uploading an accepted document.

For further information and a full list of eligibility documents, Purpl have created a guide explaining how this verification process works.

Braille Greetings Cards

I'm proud to say I have the largest range of personalised braille greetings cards in the world.

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Watch me on the telly!

Check out my blog

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    Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship

    As a disabled entrepreneur, navigating the world of business finance has always felt unnecessarily difficult. I never thought the options available were made for people like me. The process was...

    Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship

    As a disabled entrepreneur, navigating the world of business finance has always felt unnecessarily difficult. I never thought the options available were made for people like me. The process was...

  • Kelly Barton, a white blonde female, wearing sunglasses, holding a pink cane in one hand and a runners medal in the other. Kelly has a big smile.

    Why I Love Braille - Kelly Barton

    And to finish off the "Why I Love Braille" mini series for National Braille Week, let's hear from my friend Kelly Barton. I connected with Kelly on Twitter after launching...

    Why I Love Braille - Kelly Barton

    And to finish off the "Why I Love Braille" mini series for National Braille Week, let's hear from my friend Kelly Barton. I connected with Kelly on Twitter after launching...

  • Siobhan, a white female with light brown hair stood outside with a blue sky in the background, she is smiling at the camera

    Why I Love Braille - BlindGirlVlogs

    Today I'm very excited to feature a lovely lady called Siobhan, who shares fantastic content all around her life as a blind person, and she leads a very full life...

    Why I Love Braille - BlindGirlVlogs

    Today I'm very excited to feature a lovely lady called Siobhan, who shares fantastic content all around her life as a blind person, and she leads a very full life...

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