World Braille Day: 7 Interesting facts about Louis Braille, inventor of braille code
Here are seven fascinating details about Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille code.
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World Braille Day is celebrated every year on January 4 to raise awareness of the importance of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. It celebrates the birth of Louis Braille, inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially sighted people all over the globe. Here are some interesting facts about the inventor you need to know.(Wikimedia Commons (File Photo))
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Early Life: Louis Braille was born in Coupvray, France, on January 4, 1809. When he was three years old, he accidentally injured one of his eyes with a stitching awl from his father's tools. The infection from this accident spread to his other eye, causing him to lose his sight completely by the age of five. (Unsplash)
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Education: Even though he was blind, Braille was determined to get an education. He went to the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, where he did very well in his studies. (Unsplash)
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Invention of Braille: When he was only 15 years old, in 1824, Braille created a system using raised dots to represent letters and numbers. This system, called Braille, changed how blind people could read and write, making it much easier for them to communicate and learn. (Unsplash)
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