Is braille used for anything other than reading and writing?
Braille is a means by which individuals may become more independent. Grade One Braille, developed by Louis Braille, is comprised of the alphabet, numbering system and punctuation. By learning Grade One Braille, an individual may be able to mark the color of clothing and mark the contents of canned goods and frozen food items. Grade Two Braille is comprised of 189 contractions. Braille may be used for personal information, such as an address book or check register, and for leisure time activities such as playing cards or board games available in braille. Learning Grade Two Braille may help an individual access many types of mass produced books for leisure and educational purposes. For more information on learning braille or other services, contact the Society at 968-9000. History of Braille The system of braille was developed by a 15-year-old student at the School for the Blind in Paris. Louis Braille utilized a system developed by the French army officer Charles Barbier. It was a 12-do
