World Braille Day 2019
Friday, January 4, was the birthday of Louis Braille and also World Braille Day. This was the first year that World Braille Day was recognized by the United Nations.
The #WorldBrailleDay tag was celebrated across social media such as Twitter, with stories about how people around the world use braille and how companies are incorporating braille into products.
"Almost two centuries after its invention, braille remains a system of powerful and enduring utility." (quote from the Wikipedia page for Louis Braille).
Happy World Braille day to all teachers, students, and transcribers!
About the author
I have worked in various roles in the field of visual impairment since 2007. In addition to working as a teacher of students with visual impairments, I recently completed coursework to become an orientation and mobility specialist. I have been fortunate to work with the fantastic team at PRCVI since 2014.
I enjoy many aspects of my role at PRCVI, but highlights include working with teachers of students with visual impairments and their students on outreach visits and working on PRCVI initiatives and projects.
Outside of work, my interests include reading, computer programming, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.