National Paralympic Heritage

National Paralympic Heritage Project – A-Z in Braille May 2022

As part of the National Paralympic Heritage Project, I had the incredible opportunity to bring my colour-coded Braille art into a celebration of sport, heritage, and inclusion. The centrepiece of this project was the 100-Metre Jonathan Peacock Race, a symbolic community event designed to reflect the joy, energy and unity of Paralympic sport.

I created a unique A–Z Braille artwork, as seen in the image, that visually and tactually represents words linked to the Race. Each letter panel was created using my signature colour-coded Braille system, where vibrant circles and textures invite everyone—sighted or blind—to explore the alphabet through touch and colour.

The installation was supported by a local community village, where individuals shared personal responses to Paralympic values—expressed through single descriptive words, translated into Braille. These words ranged from “brave” and “determined” to “joyful” and “fast”, turning the wall into a powerful celebration of resilience and diversity.

One of the most inspiring elements was working with a local primary school, where children selected adjectives to describe athletes and the excitement of the race. Their words were then turned into Braille panels, helping them understand the importance of inclusive communication and the beauty of tactile language.

This project stands as a reminder that sport, like art, can bring us together—and that Braille isn’t just a reading system—it’s a visual language of empowerment