Join us in celebrating 200 years of Braille! When Louis Braille became blind in 1812, schools lacked an effective way to teach reading and writing to blind students. After extensive experimentation, he developed the tactile reading system named after him. Today, countless blind people all over the world study textbooks, read recipes, and write computer code in Braille.
Louis Braille grew up in Coupvray, a town near Paris, which will host the Braille Bicentennial Celebration on September 20, 2025. The program will include accessible games, art, educational panels, and will bring together French officials, international guests, educators, writers, and athletes. We are especially honored that American author Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, is a featured speaker.
The event is free, so share the flyer to help spread the word.