The Royal National Institute of Blind People marked World Braille Day today by offering to transcribe people's names in Braille, the writing system consisting of raised dots designed for people with sight loss.
It’s #WorldBrailleDay – to mark the occasion and raise awareness of braille, we’re transcribing people’s names. Take part by tweeting us your name! pic.twitter.com/DISNuM9Xuj
— RNIB (@RNIB) January 4, 2019
RNIB spent the rest of the day sharing images with users who replied – both individuals and organisations.
— RNIB (@RNIB) January 4, 2019Your wish is our command! Remember, braille is read by touch and this is just a visual representation. #WorldBrailleDay
You can help break down barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people by donating today: https://t.co/qssvJ3pcnv pic.twitter.com/KCbXRwKbRX
Here you go guys! Remember, braille is read by touch and this is just a visual representation. #WorldBrailleDay
— RNIB (@RNIB) January 4, 2019
You can help break down barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people by donating today: https://t.co/qssvJ3pcnv pic.twitter.com/U8L6CByhIJ
The initiative was created in-house. RNIB relaunched in September last year with a campaign and visual identity, both created by The & Partnership.
World Braille Day takes place on the birthday of Louis Braille, the French inventor of the system, who was borm on 4 January 1809.
In 2017, Maltesers marked the day by creating a billboard written in Braille.
