World Braille Day
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Overview
- News in Brief
- World Braille Day
- What is Braille?
Why in the News?
The world prepares to celebrate World Braille Day on 4 January.
News in Brief
- On this occasion, National Institutes and Composite Regional Centres under DEPwD organised a range of engaging programmes.
- World Braille Day, the emphasis is not only on celebrating Louis Braille’s legacy but also on promoting Braille’s enduring role in fostering inclusive communication and education.
- The events promise to be enlightening and entertaining, reinforcing the global commitment to recognizing the importance of Braille in empowering individuals with visual impairments.
World Braille Day
- Celebrate World Braille Day on 4 January.
- A global commemoration is underway to acknowledge the significance of Braille as a vital medium of communication for blind and partially sighted individuals.
- This day holds special importance as it marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the visionary inventor of the Braille script, born in France in 1809.
- Recognizing the paramount role of Braille in education, communication, and social inclusion, the United Nations has designated 4 January each year as World Braille Day.
What is Braille?
- Braille is a tactile writing and reading system used by people who are visually impaired or blind.
- It is named after its creator, Louis Braille, a French educator who developed the system in the 19th century.
- Braille consists of raised dots arranged in a grid of cells, with each cell typically containing six dots arranged in two columns of three dots each.
- The dots are raised on paper or other materials, and individuals can read Braille by touching the dots with their fingers.
- The arrangement of dots in each cell represents different letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and even musical symbols.
- The system allows people with visual impairments to access written information independently.
- Braille is widely used in various forms, including books, signage, and labels.
- Learning Braille is an essential skill for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as it provides them with the ability to read and write, promoting literacy and independence.
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