World Braille Day

World Braille Day

Celebrate World Braille Day to recognize the impact of Louis Braille and help promote greater access to information for the visually impaired!
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January 4
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Introduction

Celebrate World Braille Day on Jan. 4 by honoring the inventor of this incredible reading and writing system for people who are visually impaired! Louis Braille created this system in 1824 when he was just 15 years old, revolutionizing how blind and visually impaired people read and write. This day is celebrated to recognize the importance of braille literacy around the world, giving those with visual impairments a chance to be independent learners. So take some time today to appreciate what Louis Braille did for us over two centuries ago!

History of World Braille Day

World Braille Day Timeline

January 2012
Co-founder Dan finishes the economics degree he promised his mum he’d complete, only to never use it and start his own clothing business (love you mum).
Co-founder Dan finishes the economics degree he promised his mum he’d complete, only to never use it and start his own clothing business (love you mum).

How to Celebrate World Braille Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Learn to read Braille</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Try to learn the basics of Braille, either by taking a class or using online resources. Learning Braille is a great way to celebrate World Braille Day.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Donate to a blindness charity</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Support those with vision impairment by donating to a blindness charity or organization that supports those with visual impairments. Your donation can make an impact on the lives of others.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Create Braille art</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Challenge yourself by creating some creative art work using raised dots in the form of Braille. This could include making greeting cards, writing poems, creating jewelry or even sculpting your own unique items.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Try out assistive technology</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Technology for those who are visually impaired has come a long way in recent years. Explore the various types of assistive technology available such as screen readers and talking books.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Read a book in Braille</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Find a book written in Braille at your local library and try reading it for pleasure. You may find that you enjoy it more than you thought and will want to explore other books written in this format.</p></div>

Why World Braille Day is Important

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span> Braille is an essential tool to help the visually impaired</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>For those with visual impairments, braille is an invaluable tool that allows them to access written information and materials. It gives them the ability to read, write and participate in day-to-day activities independently and with confidence. </p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>Braille helps break down barriers of communication </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>World Braille Day serves as a reminder that there are still language barriers in our society, and we can do better to bridge them. By increasing awareness of the importance of braille for those with visual impairments, it encourages more organizations and businesses to make their materials available in this format so everyone can have equal access.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>Braille celebrates innovation & progress</h3><p id= ''class = 'matters - text ' > World Braille Day honors both Louis Braille's invention of the tactile reading system as well as more recent advancements such as voice recognition software , optical character recognition , and audiobooks which all help enhance people's lives by improving accessibility. </p> </div>

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World Braille Day FAQs

World Braille Day Dates

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2023

Jan 4

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2024

Jan 4

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2025

Jan 4

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2026

Jan 4

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2027

Jan 4

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