Tag: blindness
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5 NGOS using braille to empower the visually-impaired in India
BRAILLE was first used by French soldiers on the battlefields allowing the men to communicate without sound. This system was invented by Charles Barbier, a French inventor whose code was later adapted for blind people by a young man who had been blind since the age of 3. His name was Louis Braille and the…
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World Braille Day: empowering the visually-impaired in India
THE advent of Braille has been a groundbreaking development for the visually-impaired, offering them a unique code and a means to access information independently. World Braille Day is observed annually on January 4th and commemorates the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system. World Braille Day celebrates the impact Braille has had…
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Sankara Eye Foundation India: illuminating lives through vision restoration
IN the vast tapestry of India’s social and healthcare landscape, where challenges often overshadow opportunities, one organization has been tirelessly working to bring light and hope to the lives of millions. Founded in 1977 by the visionary Dr. R.V. Ramani, Sankara Eye Foundation India is characterized by compassion, dedication and innovation in the field of…