Know how Louis Braille developed Braille script

World Braille Day is observed on January 4, in order to raise awareness on Braille's significance for the blind

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Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, and he lost his sight at age five due to an eye injury

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At 10, Braille joined The Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, a leading blind school

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Inspired by Charles Barbier's 'night writing,' which involved embossed dots, Braille sought efficient ways for blind communication

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In 1824, at the age of 15, Braille refined Barbier's 12 dots into a six-dot code, revolutionizing tactile communication

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Braille expanded the code to include math and music, improving accessibility for blind individuals

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Published in 1829, Braille's code faced resistance from sighted teachers but gained acceptance among blind students

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Teaching at the Royal Institution, Braille's code was slowly integrated into the blind education system

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Louis Braille, an accomplished musician, served as an organist while advocating for his tactile language.

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Despite initial challenges, Braille's code became globally adopted, evolving into modern Braille technology

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