We are a grass roots company with an over-active imagination!  We are real people who are interested in what our customers want, and having a product of utmost quality is very important to us.  From the very first t-shirt sold, we have donated a portion of our proceeds to charity (see list below.)  Most recently we appeared on a Connecticut Public Television Special called "Able Lives", a documentary about people living with disabilities.

We love your suggestions and comments, and always welcome your input.  Braille Tees are made in the United States and are not mass produced.  Please feel free to contact us TOLL FREE (877) 410-9866 and let us know if we can answer any questions or help you raise some funds - it's what we do!

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About the Owner
Bronx native, Kara Euvino moved to Connecticut in 1986 and has turned the state upside-down ever since!  If you don't know where to find her, just look for the commotion!  She's trouble I tell you!!  No really, she's trouble!  Actually, when she's not selling Braille Tees and raising money for different organizations, Kara is very involved at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on the Green, Naugatuck, CT.  She's proud to be on the Vestry (the Church's governing body) and a Diocesan Delegate.  She's a writer, photographer, poet, singer, entrepreneur and free spirit.  The photo below was taken in Sorrento, Italy, July 2008 by her adorable husband, Frank (who was standing next to their adorable daughter, Sara!)

What ARE Braille Tees?
Braille Tees are high quality, 6.1 oz tees (Gildan-the best on the market!) which reveal their message in actual raised Braille - uncontracted (type 1) -  so that beginning Braille and non-Braille readers can follow letter by letter.  They are fun, positive, and interactive!  Braille Tees are a testament to the wearer's great sense of humor and confidence.  They provide a playful way of connecting with and engaging the people around us, while at the same time raising awareness.  Braille Tees make a statement all by themselves!  Men, women, teens and children of all ages love them, and everybody loves the people who wear them!

In February of 2010 we released our 2ND clothing line!!  As you know, Braille Tees is always expanding, offering innovative, new products!  As such, we are proud to make available custom t-shirts, denim, sweat, pique and sport shirts embroidered (front left chest) with a Cancer Awareness Ribbon in the color of your choice.  In addition, names may be added to honor those you love who have been affected by this devastating disease.  Since we always donate a portion of our retail proceeds to charity, when not already associated with another fundraiser, a portion from this new line will benefit the American Cancer Society.  As always, the possibilities are limitless!

2010 is sure to be an exciting year, and if we can be of assistance to you in any way, we welcome the opportunity to do so.  Please feel free to call at any time with questions or comments, and may the year ahead be filled with much to be thankful for!

Braille Tees will change the way you see the world!
Don't believe us?  Put one on!

Brighten someone's day with a unique gift.
Buy them a Braille Tee, and watch the fun begin!

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WHAT IS BLINDNESS? 
The top causes of visual impairment and blindness

Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration results in a gradual distortion and sometimes complete loss of central vision.  Although age-related macular degeneration has the effect of creating a "blind spot" in the center of the field of view, vision outside the central field is not affected.

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that involves an elevation in pressure inside the eye.  Increased pressure results from a buildup of excess fluid in the eye.  Glaucoma is a dangerous eye condition because it frequently progresses without obvious symptoms.  This is why it is frequently referred to as "the sneak thief of sight."  Glaucoma results in peripheral vision loss.

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
The retina is the part of the eye that transmits visual information to the brain.  Retinitis Pigmentosa refers to a group of hereditary retinal diseases characterized by progressive loss of the peripheral visual field, night blindness, and reduced or absent electroretinogram (ERG test) recording, which indicates significant retinal damage.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when blood vessels stop feeding the retina properly.  In its early stages, the blood vessels may leak fluid in the retina, which can affect the macula, the entire retina, or the vitreous (the clear, gel-like substance that fills the interior of the eye, and can distort vision).  In the later stages of the condition, new vessels may grow and send blood into the center of the eye, causing severe spotted or blurred vision.

Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant.  The severe form is characterized by scarring, retinal detachment, excessive retinal vascular development, and blindness.

Cataracts
As the lens ages, the nucleus turns from yellow to amber and ultimately to brown.  This condition is almost universal in older persons.  If a cataract becomes large or dense, it usually can be removed by surgery.  Some cataracts stay small and don't change eyesight significantly.


Blindness and Visual Impairment Defined
People who are legally blind have a central visual acuity in their better eye that when corrected does not exceed 20/2000 and/or a visual field with a maximum angular diameter of no more than 20 degrees.  People are visually impaired if they are not legally blind, but their best corrected central visual acuity does not exceed 20/70 or the maximum angular diameter of their visual field does not exceed 30 degrees even if their best corrected visual acuity in their better eye exceeds 20/70.

Comments and suggestions are always welcomed!

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