World Braille Day is observed annually on January 04 to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system.
Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, in Coupvray, France. He lost his sight at the age of three due to an accident, but his determination to overcome the challenges faced by the visually impaired led him to develop the Braille system.
About Braille system
Braille is a tactile writing and reading system used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
The system is based on a series of raised dots arranged in a grid of two columns and three rows.
- Each combination of dots represents a letter, number, punctuation mark, or even a whole word.
- The simplicity and efficiency of the Braille system have made it an invaluable tool for blind individuals to access written information and communicate effectively.
Objective of World Braille Day
World Braille Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication and literacy for the visually impaired.
It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for accessible information and inclusive education for people with visual disabilities worldwide.
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