Français | Call Us

Facebook  Linkedin

Login

Western Financial Group
  • Insurance open insurance menu
  • Services open services menu
  • Reviews
  • About Us open menu
  • Contact Us

Find a Broker

Get a Quote

Insurance

Personal Insurance

Car

Home

Renter's

Farm

RV

Boat

Travel

Business Insurance

Start-ups to Mid-size Businesses

Employee Benefits

National Enterprises & Associations

Health & Life

Life

Disability

Critical Illness

Services

Registry Services

Claims

MyWestern

Payment Setup

Reviews

About Us

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Who We Are

Executive Team

Western News

Careers

Divisions

Partners

Sponsors

COVID-19 Info

Blog

Western Communities Foundation

Western Coast Insurance

Western Business Insurance

Wyatt Dowling Insurance

Contact Us

Personal Insurance

Car

Home

Renter's

Travel

Farm

RV

Boat

Business Insurance

Start-ups to Mid-size Businesses

Employee Benefits

National Enterprises & Associations

Health & Life

Life

Disability

Critical Illness

View All Products

Services

Registry Services

Claims

MyWestern

Payment Setup

About Us

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Who We Are

Executive Team

Western News

Careers

Divisions

Partners

Sponsors

COVID-19 Info

Blog

Western Communities Foundation

Western Coast Insurance

Western Business Insurance

Wyatt Dowling Insurance

January 4th is World Braille Day

January 4th is World Braille Day

World Braille Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the importance of Braille and furthering the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

World Braille Day 2023 takes place on Wednesday, January 4. In 2009, the World Blind Union celebrated the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth and this turned in to World Braille Day. The United Nations General Assembly made it an official observance in 2018.

The impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities

Worldwide, there are 1 billion people with disabilities and even under normal circumstances, they are less likely to participate in their communities and access education, employment, and healthcare. They are one the most marginalized groups in a crisis and experience higher rates of poverty, abuse, violence, and neglect.

Life during lockdown posed problems for the visually impaired and especially people who rely on touch to access information and communicate. The pandemic reinforced the importance of accessible formats of information, including audible and digital formats and Braille.

Braille and the pandemic

Parts of the UN system implemented good practices as a response to the pandemic, such as disseminating information in Braille.

  • The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Malawi has produced 4050 braille materials on COVID-19 awareness and prevention.
  • The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has disseminated Braille and audio versions of educational messages.
  • UNICEF has also produced accessible informational materials in Braille.

What is Braille?

Braille was named after Louis Braille, who invented it in 19th century France. In the worlds of Louis Braille, “Braille is knowledge, and knowledge is power.” Braille uses six dots to represent letters and numbers and mathematical, scientific, and musical symbols in a tactile format. People who are partially sighted or blind use it to read books and periodicals. It is essential for social inclusion, education, and freedom of expression and opinion, as explained by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

How to participate in World Braille Day

  • Organizations around the world host World Braille Day events. Attend one in your area.
  • Talk to someone who uses Braille.
  • Learn about the history of Braille and Louis Braille.
  • Learn about other people who are blind, like Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli, and Ray Charles.
  • Use #WorldBrailleDay to find stories and information or share your story on social media.

Recent News Posts

Does My Home Insurance Cover Pest Control?
Does My Home Insurance Cover Pest Control?

May 30, 2023


How to Build a Treehouse with the Kids
Top 5 Tips for Choosing Your Insurance Broker

May 29, 2023


5 Reasons for Summer Travel Insurance
5 Reasons for Summer Travel Insurance

May 26, 2023


Bundle car and home to save

Home Insurance
Home Insurance
Car Insurance
Car Insurance
Car Insurance
Car Insurance

Car & Truck

Home Insurance
Home Insurance

Home

Business Insurance
Business Insurance

Business

Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance

Travel

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Life

Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance

Renter's

Call Us

Sales
Personal Insurance

1-866-860-1958

Business Insurance

1-866-860-1947

Life Insurance

1-888-594-3105

General Inquiries
and Services

1-866-245-2779
Mon-Fri: 8am-8 pm MT
Sat: 9am-6 pm MT

Claims

1-866-245-2779
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4 pm MT
Sat: 9am-6 pm MT

1-877-599-7299
(After Hours)

Western Financial

About

Our Story

Executive Team

Careers

MyWestern Login

Mergers and Acquisition

Western Communities Foundation

Western News | Sitemap

Products & Services

All Insurance

Personal Insurance

Business Insurance

Health Insurance

Award Winning Brokerage

IBC Top Brokerage Top 100 Seal 2023  Top 100 Seal 2022

Privacy / Legal  |   Accessibility Guidelines |   Fair Treatment of Customers Policy |   Terms of Use  |   Compensation Disclosure  |  Whistle-Blower Policy |   Complaints Process  |   Media Relations  |   Sitemap


2020 Western Financial Group. All rights reserved.

2023 Western Financial Group. All rights reserved.