Introduction to Braille
Come along and learn about this fascinating reading system.
Introduction to Braille: Braille is 200 years old and 150 years ago East Cheshire Eye Society started teaching local people affected by sight loss how to read. They first used Moon and then Braille. Come along and learn more about this fascinating reading system. Use a Perkins Brailler to type a message, try the Braille quiz and make some Braille Art.
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