Post by bisti22 on Feb 18, 2024 6:20:49 GMT -5
This Friday, World Braille Day is celebrated for the first time, which from now on will be commemorated every January 4, as agreed at its meeting on December 17,by the United Nations. This decision responds to a long-standing demand from blind people around the world, including from ONCE, to fix this recognition on the date of birth of the creator of this reading-writing system, the Frenchman Louis Braille, as recognized by the President of the World Union of the Blind (WBU), Fredric Schroeder. The launch of this nay like Letizia caught partying and dancing in Madrid KEEP MOVING The vice president of the UMC, the Spanish Fernando Riaño, expressed his satisfaction with the resolution of a relevant issue, which he highlighted that “it has been worked on for years and into which a lot of love, work and energy has been put by many people.
Riaño's opinion, we must now "continue advancing in all those aspects where Braille is present, in its relevance and impact at an institutional level", since World Braille Day constitutes "an important step, both for what it means and symbolizes. as from the perspective of rights, access to all types of information, education, etc., for blind Email Marketing List people.” Riaño wanted to convey his “congratulations to everyone for this new milestone in which, without a doubt, there is a legacy and direct impact of the work of ONCE.” ONCE has promoted the use of braille with the aim that members of the organization and the rest of the citizens can learn about and enjoy this d in many other aspects. Thus, the knowledge and use of Braille has entered universities, public libraries, restaurants and healthcare, and is present on product packaging - especially food and cleaning products -, elevator buttons, etc.
, with what it means for improving the daily lives of blind people. SPANISH BRAILLE COMMISSION The Spanish Braille Commission (CBE) is a body of the ONCE that holds the highest authority in Spain for setting standards for the use and development of the Braille reading and writing system, as well as the relief and color symbols applicable to sheets or any other product. Usable by blind or visually impaired people. Created in 1984, its objective is to safeguard and develop everything related to the literacy system that identifies people with visual disabilities, and that allows them to participate with equal opportunities in almost all fields, including educational, professional and cultural fields.
Riaño's opinion, we must now "continue advancing in all those aspects where Braille is present, in its relevance and impact at an institutional level", since World Braille Day constitutes "an important step, both for what it means and symbolizes. as from the perspective of rights, access to all types of information, education, etc., for blind Email Marketing List people.” Riaño wanted to convey his “congratulations to everyone for this new milestone in which, without a doubt, there is a legacy and direct impact of the work of ONCE.” ONCE has promoted the use of braille with the aim that members of the organization and the rest of the citizens can learn about and enjoy this d in many other aspects. Thus, the knowledge and use of Braille has entered universities, public libraries, restaurants and healthcare, and is present on product packaging - especially food and cleaning products -, elevator buttons, etc.
, with what it means for improving the daily lives of blind people. SPANISH BRAILLE COMMISSION The Spanish Braille Commission (CBE) is a body of the ONCE that holds the highest authority in Spain for setting standards for the use and development of the Braille reading and writing system, as well as the relief and color symbols applicable to sheets or any other product. Usable by blind or visually impaired people. Created in 1984, its objective is to safeguard and develop everything related to the literacy system that identifies people with visual disabilities, and that allows them to participate with equal opportunities in almost all fields, including educational, professional and cultural fields.