On 4 January 1809 French educator Louis Braille was born. He is best known for being the inventor of a system of reading and writing for use by the blind or visually impaired.
On 4 January 1809 French educator Louis Braille was born. He is best known for being the inventor of a system of reading and writing for use by the blind or visually impaired.
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Depicted: Braille’s memorial in the Panthéon, Paris.
>Access to communication in the widest sense is access to knowledge, and that is vitally important for us if we [the blind] are not to go on being despised or patronized by condescending sighted people. We do not need pity, nor do we need to be reminded we are vulnerable. We must be treated as equals – and communication is the way this can be brought about.
– [Louis Braille](http://scihi.org/louis-braille-writing-system/)
Had to open the image to confirm if there was actual braille on that information board.
Glad to see there is.
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It is impressive to think that he invented his writing system at the age of 15
It says:
“To the one that opened to all of those whom can’t see the doors of knowledge.”.
*Hippolyte Coltat.*
Coltat was a friend and student of Louis Braille.
Louis Braille is my inspiration. Happy Birthday!
Only 10% of legal people can read braille or use it, like 5000 in USA. That makes you think when most signs etc are made with it, They are made for you with eye vision to make you feel good