[NFBF-L] Happy world braille day

[Z'Leah Liburd]

Happy World Braille Day!

World Braille Day is celebrated each year on January 4 in honor of Louis
Braille, who, as a teenager in 19th-century France, helped transform access
to reading and writing for people who are blind or have low vision.
Motivated by the need for a clear, efficient, and expressive system of
written communication, Braille adapted earlier tactile ideas into what
became a universal code that could be used across languages, subjects, and
settings.

Since its creation, Braille has played a vital role in expanding access to
literacy, education, employment, and independent living. It has opened
doors to knowledge, creativity, and opportunity, reinforcing the
fundamental human right to accessible information. Over time, Braille has
grown to include multiple languages, contractions, advanced mathematical
and scientific notation, music Braille, and modern electronic formats.

World Braille Day is also a time to recognize the organizations and
advocates who continue to champion Braille literacy. Our very own National
Federation of the Blind (NFB) plays a significant role in this work through
initiatives such as the free slate and stylus program , which helps ensure
that individuals have access to the foundational tools needed to read and
write Braille. These programs reinforce the importance of hands-on Braille
literacy and keep traditional skills alive alongside advancing technology.

Whether you are an experienced Braille reader or someone just beginning to
explore it, today is an opportunity to engage with Braille in new
ways—learning a new code, labeling everyday spaces, practicing tactile
reading, or simply taking notice of the Braille around you that supports
inclusive access.

Today, we celebrate Braille not only as a code, but as a symbol of
accessibility, equity, and empowerment. Happy World Braille Day—and happy
reading!



Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

President, Florida Association of Blind Students

President, State Wide Chapter

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Student at nfbflorida.org

NFBF.Statewide at gmail.com

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touched - they must be felt with the heart." -*Helen Keller.*


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