World Braille Day 2023: Everything you need to know

Louis Braille, a Frenchman who was accidentally rendered blind at a young age, developed the Braille method. Before the development of this technique, blind and partially blind were used to read through the Hauy system, which entails embossing Latin characters on leather or heavy paper. Due to the system’s shortcomings, Braille was motivated to develop the easier, more straightforward Braille system. To represent the code’s symbols, raised .s are used. People use their sense of touch to read the Braille code and carry on studying or communicating.

Raising public awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication for the blind and partially sighted is the goal of World Braille Day. The epidemic made it abundantly clear how important it is to provide important information in accessible formats, such as Braille and audio. Without access to information about staying safe and preventing epidemics from spreading, many people with disabilities may be more likely to contract a disease.

To communicate with blind people, Braille is frequently used in everyday products like payment terminals, shampoo bottles, and prescription packets. Blind people can now access resources like Web Pages and messages without using Braille, thanks to the integration of text-to-speech and audiobook technology into smartphones and computers.

FAQ:

1. Who developed the Braille method for the visually impaired community?
   Louis Braille, a Frenchman.
2. Who started Braille Literacy Month?
   The United Nations General Assembly.