1 Million Names in Braille

A Bold Vision, One Name at a Time

What if a name—your name—could be part of something bigger? Julie Woods, also known as That Blind Woman, has a dream: to transcribe 1 million names into Braille, making accessibility and connection more visible than ever.

It all started in 2012 when Julie had the reverse side of her business card printed with the Braille alphabet. Inspired, she began writing the names of people she met in Braille. Then, she and her husband Ron Esplin set out on a journey to visit the Seven Wonders of the World, recording the names of their guides along the way. In an unforgettable moment, a young hotel porter in India burst into tears, moved beyond words when she saw her name in Braille. That’s when Julie knew—this project was bigger than she had ever imagined.

Join the Movement

Julie’s mission is simple yet powerful: to transcribe one million names into Braille and connect the world—one dot at a time. On the day she had been blind for 20 years, she wrote “1 million names in Braille” on a small piece of paper in the Braille code and placed it in a jar in her office. That was the beginning. Now, she’s on her way. And she wants you to be part of it.

Because when you set great goals, great things can happen. As Tavis Smiley once said, “If people don’t laugh at you when you share your dreams, then you’re not dreaming big enough!”

So, let’s make history—one name at a time.