Raising The Dots Podcast – Episode 10

Braille Against the Odds | April 2026

A powerful new episode from Dot Inc exploring braille education, tactile literacy, and accessibility in underserved communities.

In Episode 10 of Raising The Dots, we share the extraordinary story of Samira Mohamed Lamin - a braille educator and advocate whose journey spans refugee camps in North Africa and specialist training in Spain.

Born in Smara within the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, Samira lost her sight at 17 after years of limited access to medical care for glaucoma. Determined to build an independent future, she travelled to Barcelona to learn braille, mobility, and daily living skills with the Spanish National Organisation of the Blind (ONCE).

Today, she has returned to her community and is driving change from within - founding the Himma Association and teaching braille and tactile literacy to blind children in the camps.

This episode highlights:

• The importance of braille literacy for independence
• The global inequalities in access to accessible education
• How local leadership can transform opportunities for blind communities

Dot Inc Updates Featured in This Episode

• Dot Book App Update: Now available on iPhone and iPad, with support for up to 10 lines of braille, improving reading fluency and context on Dot Pad
• Webinar – April 27, 2026: Discover upcoming support for BrailleSense notetakers with Dot Pad
• SightCity 2026: Meet the Dot team in Germany this May!

Why this episode matters

For educators, accessibility leaders, and organisations working in assistive technology, inclusive education, and braille innovation, this episode provides real-world insight into how tactile literacy changes lives—even in the most challenging environments.

🎧 Listen now and explore more stories shaping the future of braille and accessibility
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📩 Learn more about the Himma Association: asociacionhimma@gmail.com

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