Read with new light

Updated On: 04 January, 2022 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul Mahesh

On World Braille Day, we’ve hand-picked a few sites, platforms and apps that offer useful reading resources for the visually challenged

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Louis Braille, a French educator and inventor, was responsible for the reading and writing system used by visually impaired people. Pic Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons

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Saksham Trust: Started in 2003, this national award-winning NGO has been an impactful vehicle in providing the visually challenged with equal opportunities to hone their skills. Their impetus in enhancing their digital library, inclusive education initiatives, audio-descriptive film and cultural rights for visually impaired people and promotion of assisted technology and training have been a step in the right direction.
Log on to: saksham.org

White Print: Started by Upasana Makati in 2013, White Print is India’s first lifestyle magazine in Braille. It provides access to diverse Braille literature through articles on politics, travel, short stories, food and other topics. They have also entered into the children’s books sphere in Braille that opens a new window for young readers.
Log on to: whiteprint.in

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