Welcome to the Louis Braille Bicentennial Website

January 4, 2009, marks the bicentennial of the birth of Louis Braille, a genius inventor who bestowed the gift of literacy to blind people around the world.

At this website, you can learn more about Louis's life, check out our Louis Braille Traveling Exhibit, glimpse some of the celebrations being planned around the world, enjoy some fun and games with braille, shop at the Braille Bicentennial Boutique for gifts and mementos, browse the award-winning biography, Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius, and of course, make a donation to support braille books, if you feel inspired.

But whatever you do, celebrate Louis Braille!


Click here to order your
2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar
from the U.S. Mint

Did you know?

Harry Potter weighs 12 pounds in braille?

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