[Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Comments on UN Designation of World Braille Day

[Danielsen, Chris]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

National Federation of the Blind Comments on UN Designation of World Braille Day

Baltimore, Maryland (December 17, 2018): The National Federation of the Blind issued the following statement on today's passage by the United Nations of a resolution designating January 4 of each year as World Braille Day:

"From the time of its invention nearly two hundred years ago, Braille has represented independence, literacy, and opportunity for blind people," said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "Though its adoption was slow at first, it is now used around the world in most written languages. I personally benefit from using Braille every day and am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn it. The National Federation of the Blind knows that Braille is the key to success for blind people across the globe, and we commend the United Nations for recognizing this fact by designating January 4 - Louis Braille's birthday - as World Braille Day."

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About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>

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