Chess for the Blind, Visually-Impaired, & Low-Vision – Resources

This section provides a list of online resources for the blind, visually-impaired, and those with low vision. Linking from my site opens link in a new browser window/tab (unless your browser is set to block new windows/tabs). Close that window/tab to return here (or use your browser’s Back command/arrow).


Low Vision Font (APHontTM from APH Information about font and free Downloading)

International Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Chess Players
www.usuarios.com/ib316564/

BrailleChess.net
www.braillechess.net

BrailleChess.net – Links
www.braillechess.net/links.html

KChess Elite (program)
www.arkangles.com/kchess/elite.html

Chess for the Blind (KChess)
www.arkangles.com/kchess/blind.html

B.C.A.! Association of Visually Handicapped Chess
www.braillechess.org.uk/

BCA – Association of Visually Handicapped Chess
gamesites.bluechillies.com/game/580418

United States Braille Chess Association Home Page
www.crisscrosstech.com/usbca/

All India Chess Federation for the Blind
www.aicfb.org/

The Braille Chess Association of Ireland Home Page
www.iol.ie/~vics/bcai/

German Blind and Low-Visioned Chess Association (Deutscher Blinden- und Sehbehinderten-Schachbund, DBSB)
www.blindenschachbund.de
entire site contents available in English translation

Designer Chess Set – Tactile Chess Set from AFB – American Foundation for the Blind
www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1093&SourceID=271&ParentID=26

Tactile Chess and Checker Set for the Blind
www.wholesalechess.com/chess/Tactile+Chess+and+Checker+Set+for+the+Blind

Travel Chess Set for the Blind or Those With Low Vision
www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=1&idProduct=5381&product=Travel_Chess_Set_for_the_Blind_or_Those_With_Low_Vision

Large Table Top Chess Set for the Blind or Those With Low Vision
www.maxiaids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=1&idProduct=5379&product=Large_Table_Top_Chess_Set_for_the_Blind_or_Those_With_Low_Vision