Photo courtesy of Roar Media Today is World Braille Day World Braille Day is a moment to reflect on the power of tactile literacy and its role in the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. January 4 marks the birth of Louis Braille, the French educator, whose tactile writing system developed nearly two centuries ago, transformed access to written communication. Officially recognised by the UN General Assembly in 2018, World Braille Day underscores Braille’s continuing relevance as a tool for literacy, independence and equal opportunity. Braille is more than a system of raised dots; it is a foundation for…
Reading Through Touch: The Importance of Braille
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