Web Desk: World Braille Day is being observed today in Pakistan like elsewhere in the world to highlight the significance of improving access to knowledge for persons with visual disabilities.
The theme of the Day for 2024 is ‘Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity’.
Braille is an essential means of communication for blind & partially-sighted people – and can help achieve the #GlobalGoals.
— United Nations (@UN) January 3, 2024
Thursday is #WorldBrailleDay. https://t.co/7dcoZreBTi pic.twitter.com/EzKs7gD4q8
In his message on the occasion of World Braille Day, President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated the commitment to advance the rights of persons with disabilities.
President Alvi said Pakistan has endorsed the Marrakesh Treaty for visually impaired persons which would help them access millions of books in Braille.
On Thursday’s #WorldBrailleDay, see how Braille helps blind and partially-sighted people realize their full human rights: https://t.co/7dcoZreBTi… pic.twitter.com/QNrE9OmkYd
— United Nations (@UN) January 4, 2024
He said Pakistan has initiated advanced training programs benefiting students, educators and parents, to facilitate an inclusive environment in public spaces where persons with visual impairments can smoothly access vital information and education.
