There is a common delusion that Braille is a language but in reality it is a tactile writing system. And, surprisingly, it can be used to write any language. This system contains small rectangular bars or units that contain noticeable bumps known as raised dots.

In Braille, The quantity and position or order of the dots plays a vital role in differentiating one character from another. On this International Braille Day, let us know more such facts about braille.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Braille

Some Famous Books Which Have Been Translated In Braille

There are a lot of fiction and non-fiction books available for every age group in Braille. Some of the famous books which are also available in Braille are listed below:-

• Braille Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta
• Braille Quran
• Braille Bible
• The Alchemist
• Twilight
• Harry Potter
• And Then There Were None

With time, Braille is being accepted internationally providing great opportunities to differently abled people as well. But still a lot of misconceptions about the system remain same which can only be changed by spreading awareness. What are your thoughts about learning Braille to support visually challenged people? Let us know.