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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Louis Braille: His Legacy and Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
A showcase of Louis Braille, & his invention which revolutionized the way that blind people communicated in our world. A brief biography of Braille`s life is included. `The Learn More` tab offers links to a multitude of related sites.
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Website
Other

Duxbury Systems: Louis Braille and the Braille System

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Louis Braille, who developed the Braille System of printing and reading for the blind and vision-impaired. The site also explains the Braille System and provides charts of Braille characters.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Write and Read Braille

For Students 3rd - 5th
There is a special writing system for the visually impaired called braille. This activity will show you how to read with your fingers.