World Braille Day- 2024

World Braille Day

Every Jan 4th, World Braille Day is celebrated as an expression of appreciation for the legacy of Louis Braille, who invented the braille writing system that changed the lives of millions of blind people worldwide. The day is not only a remembrance of Braille’s history but also a commemoration of today’s struggle for the same equality in society for the blind.

History of World Braille Day- 2024

Born and raised blind, Louis Braille, a Frenchman made his tragedy worth the pain by turning it into a revolutionary invention. He went to a special school for visually impaired kids at the age of ten and it was there that he thought of a raised-dot system which later on became known as Braille codex. A brilliant system was created which is now called Braille and comprises six dots per group permitting blind people to feel and read.

However, it took quite a while before the world accepted braille reading as the major way for blind people to read. World Braille Day was set aside in remembrance of Louis Braille on the 4th of January 2018, and it is currently observed globally.

World Braille Day- 2024 Theme

Empowerment through Inclusion and Diversity Empowering inclusive diversity, the motto in celebration of World Braille Day 2024 is the commitment to ensuring that the visually impaired are included in every aspect of the world at large.

celebrating the world braille day- 2024

Gifts in Braille:-: To make a real contribution to the community, give Braille gifts with meaning, e.g. books, toys, and teaching materials that enable partially-sighted or blind persons to enjoy themselves just like others.

Learn to Read Braille:-: Try to familiarize yourself with the Braille reading yourself. Doing this brings personal insight and presents opportunities for teaching and helping other individuals who may be less fortunate.

Importance of World Braille Day:- Braille is a Right: The purpose of World Braille Day is to reinforce that Braille is a necessary tool and not only that it should be viewed as a right similar to education. We should make sure that everyone appreciates the need for braille and that they can push forward for it to be promoted globally.

Recognizing Blind People:- It is a daily struggle for people living with blindness which most often is forgotten in the hustle of everyday life.​