World Braille Day

Yay for World Braille Day! Celebrated annually on January 4th, it honours Louis Braille, the brilliant mind behind the braille system. Louis, born in 1809 in France, faced blindness from a young age but gifted the world with the braille system when he was just fifteen, offering blind and visually impaired folks a remarkable means to read and write.

This day matters for two powerful reasons. Firstly, it reminds us of the importance of accessibility and independence for people with visual impairments. Sadly, many places like schools, restaurants, banks, and hospitals still don’t provide braille materials, limiting choices and privacy. Secondly, it’s a call to action for inclusivity. Everyone, regardless of ability, deserves the same services as a legal right. So, let’s use this day to raise awareness and work together towards universal accessibility. You in?

Relevant Hashtags:  #WorldBrailleDay #LouisBraille

Learn More:  www.un.org/en/observances/braille-day

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