Braille Literacy
Also known as: Braille Reading and Writing
The ability to read and write using the braille system, a tactile code of raised dots representing letters, numbers, and symbols. Braille literacy is fundamental to educational achievement, employment, and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. It encompasses not only decoding individual characters but also mastering contractions, formatting rules, and specialized codes for subjects like mathematics and music.
Category: literacy · visual impairment · education
Related: Unified English Braille · Grade 1 Braille · Grade 2 Braille · Braille Display · Tactile Reading