Louis Braille's 200th birthday celebrated January 4

January 4 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille; the Frenchman who developed the series of six dots that helps thousands of blind people around the world do everyday things such as read and...

Scientists unmask brain's hidden potential

We are more capable and powerful than we realize. This study has revealed that blindfolded subjects quickly develop other senses to compensate, such as improved ability to learn and read Braille. Brainscans showed that during the 5 days they were blindfolded 24/7, touch...

Advert for new air traffic controller says 20/20 vision is essential... then ...

"An advertisement for an air traffic controller is being offered in Braille – although 20/20 vision is a requirement for the job. Bosses of St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly say they are simply adhering...

Air Traffic Controller Job App Offered in Braille

Should you be concerned about traveling to St. Mary’s airport on the U.K. Isles of Scilly? Only if the airport hires one of the candidates who used a Braille application form to apply for an air traffic...

In Braille, Embossed, Bilingual, Business Cards are here to Stay!

The contents might have changed over the past 10 years.Where there was Fax you might now find Instant Messaging or Skype info.An e-mail address is a must, depending on how 'always on' you want to be a mobile-cell phone number will be displayed.You might juggle various...

Braille Playboy

"Although its funding was cut off for a time in 1985, issues of Playboy printed in braille have been published by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped since 1970. No, it doesn't...

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