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At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...- How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
- Born blind, now a school teacher. Kolkata man's inspiring journey proves ‘You can always overcome obstacles.’Sayantan Banerjee, a visually impaired teacher from Kolkata, inspires many. He teaches sighted students at Bikramgarh High School. Banerjee...
- Quote of the Day by Helen Keller: 'Although the world is full of suffering, it is...'—Helen Keller’s timeless reminder that strength can rise from sufferingQuote of the Day: Helen Keller's life, marked by blindness and deafness from infancy, became a testament to resilience. Her journey, guided...
- UP’s first state-level Braille library inaugurated at Shakuntala Mishra Rehabilitation UniversityUttar Pradesh's first state-level Braille Library section was inaugurated at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University. This...
- Quote of the day on World Braille Day: Louis Braille’ gift to the blind, ‘We do not need pity, nor do we need to be reminded that we are vulnerable…’On World Braille Day, Louis Braille’s powerful words remind the world that disability is not a weakness but a call for equality. His quote ...
- Apple’s got some game-changing accessibility features coming. Learn what’s dropping soonApple has recently announced new accessibility features. These features cover both visual and audio aid. They can be tapped across Apple ec...
- Delhi Assembly Polls: Voter-friendly measures in place for smooth polling on Feb 5, says Chief Electoral OfficerAround 1.56 crore voters in Delhi are set to cast their votes on February 5 for the Assembly election. Voter-friendly measures include ramp...
- Lego introduces Braille bricks for visually impaired children, promoting interactive learningLego is launching Braille bricks designed for visually impaired children to enhance interactive learning and inclusivity. The set, priced a...
- World Braille Day 2023: Everything you need to knowOn January 4, the Braille system's creator, Louis Braille, is recognised worldwide for his contributions to the welfare of those who are bl...
- World Braille Day 2022: Screen-readers, customised apps, HR automation bring some hope to visually impairedAssistive technologies are helping those with vision impairment to equip themselves in a rapidly changing world.
- How this Anand Mahindra-backed startup is empowering the visually impairedBraille has been a fundamental tool for the blind in terms of literacy, employment and independence. Annie, a self teaching Braille device,...
- Number of voters, polling stations go up; 1.5 crore new voters joinThe total electorate in the country this year has increased to approximately 90 crore compared to 81.5 crore in 2014.
- Visually impaired, blind voters to get braille voter slips in Lok Sabha pollsIt is a tactile reading and writing system used by blind and visually impaired people who cannot access print material.
- How a bunch of Indian tech startups hope to change the world for the visually impairedAssistive technology is underserved in India. Products available here have been developed in the western world where affordability is not a...
- From Braille tablets to tabletop robots, all the cool gadgets to expect from CES 2017Even before the biggest tech show of the year officially kicks off, here are some of the upcoming products and trends that you might find.
- 21 Humsafar coaches to roll out next monthThe train will also have integrated Braille displays, GPS-based passenger information display and announcement system, among other faciliti...
- Rail Budget 2013: Trains may now have braille stickers for visually challengedBraille is a writing system which enables visually challenged and partially sighted people to read and write.
- EVMs to have info in Braille scriptCasting a vote would be much easier for the visually-challenged as the Election Commission has decided to also use the Braille script on al...
- Meerut techie duo develops wireless keyboard for blindCommands are received from the keyboard, while results are read out and can be heard through a wireless headphone.
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