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World Braille Day

World Braille Day

World Braille Day is observed on January 4th every year to celebrate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille, a tactile reading and writing system for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, in a small town near Paris, France. At the age of three, he accidentally injured his eye while playing with his father’s tools, which eventually led to an infection that spread to both eyes and resulted in complete blindness. Despite his disability, Louis Braille was a brilliant student, and he was determined to find a way for people who are blind to read and write.

In 1821, at the age of 12, Louis Braille invented the Braille system by modifying a military code used to communicate at night. He created a system of raised dots that could be read by touch, allowing people who are blind to read and write just like their sighted peers. This revolutionary invention transformed the lives of millions of blind people around the world.

World Braille Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication and literacy for people who are blind or visually impaired. It is also an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Louis Braille and his contribution to the advancement of accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities.

On World Braille Day, organizations around the world organize events, activities, and exhibitions to celebrate the day and promote awareness about the importance of Braille. The day is also an opportunity to advocate for the rights and well-being of people who are blind or visually impaired and to work towards a more inclusive and accessible world for all.

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}  January 04, 2024
  Thursday, 08:05 pm to 08:05 pm
n  Education & Awareness, History, People, World Events

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