Braille
Braille, invented in 1829 by Louis Braille (1809 - 1852), is one of the many
tools used by people with vision loss to facilitate lifelong learning and
independence.
Braille uses a system of small raised dots that are read using the fingertips
and can be used to represent everything from words to math and music.
For people with vision loss, braille is also the key to literacy, leading to
successful employment and independence. It provides the tools to read and write
independently, and helps build skills in spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Braille can be found almost anywhere that print is found - watch for it on
restaurant menus, ATM keypads, business cards, textbooks and sheet music.
The possibilities are almost limitless!