Braille is a tactile writing system. It is written on a special type of raised paper. Earlier It’…

Braille is a tactile writing system. It is written on a special type of raised paper. Earlier It’s code was based on 12 dots. The 12 dots were placed in rows of 66.

Before Braille, people with visual disabilities used to read using the Haüy system, which involved Latin letters being embossed on leather or thick paper.

Braille first published the Braille script system in 1829.

Louis Braille died on 6 January 1832 at the age of 43. Braille was officially recognized in 1868, 16 years after his death. This language is still used all over the world today.

World Braille Day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of Braille in communication. The world’s first International Braille Day was observed on January 4, 2019. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for World Braille Day on 6 November 2018. World Braille Day is observed every year on 4 January to ensure the human rights of blind people and people with low vision and to meet their basic needs.

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