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American Foundation for the Blind: Louis Braille

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here you can learn all about Louis Braille (1809-1852 CE) and how he developed the Braille System, a way of reading and writing for the blind.
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American Foundation for the Blind: Anne Sullivan Macy

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical overview of the life of Anne Sullivan Macy, devoted teacher of Heller Keller and a pioneer in the education of the visually impaired which earned her the nickname "miracle worker". Learn about her through her own letters,...
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Helen Keller

For Students 3rd - 8th
This online biography of Helen Keller (1880-1968 CE) gives the highlights and accomplishments of her life.
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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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Louis Braille School: Louis Braille Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents comprehensive biographical information on Louis Braille, the founder of a system of reading and writing by raised dots, and Valentin Hauy, the founder of the world's first school for the blind in Paris, France.
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The Story of Louis Braille

For Students 3rd - 8th
A young French boy named Louis Braille, who himself was blind, developed a way for blind people to read. This is his story.
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Braillerman: Louis Braille

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography of the life and times of Louis Braille, the man responsible for the development of the 6-dot cell Braille system used today throughout the world.