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| Born | January 4, 1809 |
| Hometown | Coupvray, France |
| Parents | Simon-René Braille , Monique Braille |
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Fact check: Raised dots on steering wheel are not Braille
An old meme falsely claims that raised dots on a steering wheel are Braille. They actually help drivers identify the pressing zone for a horn.
- TechnologyReuters
Braille technology firm builds 'Kindle for the blind'
A British company plans to launch a Braille e-reader for blind people this year that should greatly enhance their reading experience and spare them from lugging around hefty print volumes. Since it was developed by Louis Braille in the 19th Century, the alphabet of raised dots has brought the joy of reading to millions of blind and partially-sighted people. British firm Bristol Braille Technology hopes to change this with Canute 360, their new 'Kindle for the blind' which it says is the world'
- NewsThe Conversation
Happy birthday, Braille: how writing you can touch is still helping blind people to read and learn
Some thought technology would make braille redundant – but the real threat is a lack of education and resources.
- NewsThe Hollywood Reporter
Blunt Advice: Where to Score Pot in Cannes
Festival veterans share their secrets for the best places to buy marijuana, which is illegal in France, but the cops in Cannes aren't exactly on the lookout for drugs.
- HealthEngadget
Braille-It Labeler brings low-cost printing, 'sightless construction' to the blind
It's certainly not the first Braille label printer we've seen, but Ted Moallem's Braille-It Labeler does bring notably unique element to the table -- namely, "sightless construction." Presented at this year's A Better World by Design conference, this compact device allows blind or visually impaired users to print out adhesive labels in Braille, thanks to a simple six-button design that's compatible with any Braille alphabet. Made out of relatively common materials like aluminum and steel wire, t
