World Braille Day - 4 January

👉 World Braille Day is observed on January 4th every year, commemorating the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system. 

👉 This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for people who are blind or visually impaired.

World Braille Day

The Theme for World Braille Day 2024 is “Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity”

👉 World Braille Day holds significance in promoting awareness about the importance of Braille as a tactile writing system for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

👉 It emphasizes the right of individuals with visual disabilities to access information, education, and culture.

👉 The day aims to advocate for the integration of Braille into various aspects of society, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities for those who rely on this essential tool for communication and literacy.

✍️ Louis Braille was a French educator and inventor who is best known for developing the Braille system, a tactile writing and reading system for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

✍️ Born on January 4, 1809, in Coupvray, France. 

✍️ Louis Braille lost his sight due to an accident at a young age. 

✍️ His frustration with the limited methods of communication for the blind at the time led him to create the Braille system when he was just 15 years old.

✅ The Braille system uses a series of raised dots arranged in a grid, representing letters, numbers, and symbols.

👉 The first country to officially adopt the Braille system was France. 

👉The first Braille book was published in 1829.