4 January - World Braille Day

Current Context: World Braille Day, celebrated on January 4th, honors the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system, a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired.

• This day emphasizes the importance of accessibility and inclusion for individuals with visual impairments.
• The theme for World Braille Day 2025 is "Braille Literacy for All: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures".
• This theme focuses on promoting Braille literacy and ensuring that all individuals with visual impairments have access to education, resources, and opportunities to thrive.

Question:

1 Who is honored on World Braille Day for inventing the Braille system?

• A) Helen Keller
• B) Thomas Gallaudet
• C) Anne Sullivan
• D) Louis Braille

Answer: D) Louis Braille, a French educator, invented the Braille system, a tactile writing system that enables visually impaired individuals to read and write.