Louis Braille, born on January 4, 1809, in Coupvray, France, revolutionised accessibility for the visually impaired with his ingenious tactile writing system. Louis, who lost his vision at the age ...

Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font.