A Bumpy Anniversary For Braille
Jan 4th, 2009 · Happy birthday to Louis Braille, the founder of the tactile communication system for the blind, born 200 years ago Sunday.
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Court Says Dollar Design Discriminates Against Blind
May 20th, 2008 · A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled the Treasury Department is discriminating against the blind by printing money that's indistinguishable to the blind. U.S. paper money is all the same size, and there are no tactile features that would make it possible for a blind person to distinguish, say, a $10 bill from a $20. The decision could force the Treasury Department to redesign U.S. bills.
An Astronomy Book the Blind Can Appreciate
Jan 16th, 2008 · Astronomer Noreen Grice translates celestial images into tactile objects with raised lines and special textures in hopes of making astronomy accessible to blind people.
Book Puts Children in the Midst of 'Mythology'
Oct 11th, 2007 · Mythology, the latest in the popular "Ology" series for children, explores the stories of ancient Greece. The large books are filled with illustrations and interactive elements, providing a tactile alternative to the Internet.
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