Lafayette first grader named 2025 Braille Challenge national finalist

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A Woodvale Elementary first grader has been named a finalist for the 2025 Braille Challenge.

On LPSS Special Education's Facebook page, it was announced first grader, Emerson, whose last name was not disclosed, will be heading to Los Angeles, California this summer to compete in the challenge.

Back in March, Emerson and his classmates took part in a statewide Braille Challenge, a competition open to visually impaired students in grades first through 12th.