Helen Keller reading a book in braille, the system developed by Louis Braille to allow the blind to read
Louis Braille was known for developing a system of raised dot writing used for the blind to read. This system is called the Braille system. Braille characters make up the letters of the alphabet, punctuations marks, numbers, and can be used in every foreign language. There are even Braille codes for math, music, and computers.
Born - January 4, 1809
Died - January 6, 1852
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Understanding Braille
A PBS Teachers lesson plan for students grades K-12.
Deciphering Braille
Explanation of the Braille system
Braille
From Omniglot - writing systems and languages of the world
The Braille Bug Site
From the American Foundation for the Blind
Louis Braille Biography
From the American Foundation for the Blind
The life of Louis Braille
From the Royal National Institute of the Blind
Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius
From National Braille Press