Post by Stacey Hannula on Oct 31, 2013 14:44:13 GMT -5
Louis Braille Timeline
Here is a timeline of Louis Braille’s life. It has information on when he became blind, and the process of him making his own system of reading.
Louis Braille Biography
The American Foundation for the Blind put together a short biography of Louis Braille. It includes many of the same things as the timeline, but explains them in a little more detail.
History of Braille Video
This video gives the viewer some background on not only Braille, but the blind community. It also talks about how Braille has helped those who cannot see. It also tells a little background of other methods used before Braille. At 2:59, it begins Louis Braille’s story.
Braille Translator
Since Louis Braille invented Braille, here is a website that you can type something in English, and it will translate your sentence into Braille. You can also choose from other languages.
Louis Braille's Home
In Coupvray, France, where Braille was born, his home still stands. This website shows a few pictures of his house and a little more background on his family.
Here is a timeline of Louis Braille’s life. It has information on when he became blind, and the process of him making his own system of reading.
Louis Braille Biography
The American Foundation for the Blind put together a short biography of Louis Braille. It includes many of the same things as the timeline, but explains them in a little more detail.
History of Braille Video
This video gives the viewer some background on not only Braille, but the blind community. It also talks about how Braille has helped those who cannot see. It also tells a little background of other methods used before Braille. At 2:59, it begins Louis Braille’s story.
Braille Translator
Since Louis Braille invented Braille, here is a website that you can type something in English, and it will translate your sentence into Braille. You can also choose from other languages.
Louis Braille's Home
In Coupvray, France, where Braille was born, his home still stands. This website shows a few pictures of his house and a little more background on his family.
