World Braille Day Jan 4
𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 – 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
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𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟒
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘
(United Nations Observance)
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𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄
Access to Information • Inclusion • Equal Opportunities
𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄
World Braille Day is observed to honor Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system.
The United Nations recognizes Braille as essential for the full participation of visually impaired persons in education, culture, and social life.
Braille empowers independence, dignity, and equal rights.
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒
• Morning assembly talk on “Braille – Reading Through Touch”
• Demonstration of the Braille alphabet using charts and embossed paper
• Students attempt writing their names in Braille dots
• Sensitivity activity where students read text blindfolded
• Poster display on Inclusive Education for All
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐒
• Seminar on Disability Rights and Accessible Learning
• Guest talk by a visually challenged achiever or special educator
• Exhibition of assistive technologies for the visually impaired
• Student presentations on Inclusive Digital Content
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐒
• Awareness session on Communicating with Visually Impaired Patients
• Training on patient guidance and tactile assistance
• Poster presentations on Disability-Friendly Healthcare
• Role-play on empathetic nursing care
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇
• Visit to schools for the visually impaired
• Distribution of Braille learning materials
• Community awareness campaign on accessibility
• Social media posts educating about Braille
𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄
• Increased awareness about visual disabilities
• Promotion of inclusive attitudes among youth
• Understanding the importance of accessibility
• Alignment with UN principles of equality and dignity
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𝗡 𝗢 𝗧 𝗘
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To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:
Conduct National or International days in your school.
Take clear photos/videos of each activity.
Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to
𝟵𝟵𝟰𝟰𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟵𝟱𝟯 𝗪𝗔
Your school will be acknowledged as a
UN Designated School for Youth Engagement
and will receive an appreciation note.
𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻