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NewsNBC Bay Area — East BayJune 28, 2026United States

Berkeley student wins national Braille competition

Kai Wang, a 13-year-old student from Berkeley, placed first in the 'Charts and Graphs' category at the national Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles. He is the only competitor from California among the 50 national finalists.

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Why It Matters

The achievement highlights the role of braille literacy in the education of visually impaired students within the Berkeley public school system.

Key Facts

  • Kai Wang won first place in the 'Charts and Graphs' category at the national Braille Challenge Finals.
  • There were 50 total competitors in the national Braille Challenge Finals.
  • Kai Wang was the only competitor from California.
  • Kai Wang is 13 years old and a seventh-grade student.
  • Kai Wang attends Longview Middle School.
  • Kai Wang is identified as the first braille-only student to enroll in Berkeley public schools in decades.

Who's Mentioned

locationLos Angeles“Location of the national Braille Challenge Finals.”organizationNBC Bay Area“Media outlet covering the event.”personKai Wang“13-year-old student from Berkeley who won a national braille competition.”organizationLongview Middle School“School attended by Kai Wang.”personGarvin Thomas“NBC Bay Area reporter who interviewed Kai Wang.”locationCalifornia“State represented by Kai Wang.”