The Story of Braille

Braille is a tactile reading system that was invented in France in the mid-1800s and is named for its inventor, Louis Braille.


Braille is a method of reading and feeling text through touch, rather than sight. It is mainly used by those with impaired vision; however, sighted people can read Braille as well. There are many reasons for this, especially for those with a blind or visually impaired person in their household.

The braille alphabet is based upon a “cell” that is composed of 6 or 8 dots, arranged in two columns of 3 or 4 dots each. Each braille letter of the alphabet or other symbol, such as a comma, is formed by using one or more of the dots that are contained in the braille cell.

Watch the video below to get a better understanding of how to read Braille.

The American Foundation for the Blind’s Braille Bug Site is a fun way to begin to learn Braille.

Ms. Eyer has a few books in Braille for first grade students to practice their Braille skills. Unfortunately, you will only be able to read the Braille books in the library.

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