Braille
Braille
Dots in relief, read with the fingertips.
- A reading and writing system invented in 1821 by Louis Braille
- Based on a 6-dot cell that can be combined into 63 different characters
- Used worldwide for alphabets, numbers, punctuation, music notation and even mathematics
- Still essential today, even with modern technology, because it promotes literacy, independence and equal access
- Often combined with Braille displays and screen readers for digital access
