2009: The Year of Braille

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, in collaboration with CNIB, is developing an exhibition and a guided tour which will be offered throughout 2009.

Braille: Knowledge at your Fingertips

May 15, 2009 - January 4, 2010
Get to know Braille the person and braille the language. Compare historical and modern tools such as the last braille press used by CNIB, a folding mobility cane and an auditory digital clock. Explore devices developed in Canada to help people with vision loss live independently, and learn about the Canadians who have contributed to these innovations.

Guided Tour for Visitors with Vision Loss

This two-hour guided tour is designed to introduce people with vision loss to the Museum. The tour includes verbal descriptions and hands-on activities that demonstrate how science and technology has shaped the lives of Canadians and how Canadians have contributed to science and technology.

The program is available for groups of up to five participants. Reservations required; please call at 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416 for details and availability.

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, this guided tour will be offered at no fee throughout 2009 - the Year of Braille.​​​​