On January 4: Let’s celebrate and recognize the power of Braille with the SELP organization
At the start of 2026, the SELP organization wishes to highlight an exceptional tool for freedom and accessibility: Braille
Since its establishment or adoption by the United Nations in 2019, this international day, recognized by Article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,reminds us that access to information is the key to social inclusion.
Braille is a unique tactile writing system that allows blind and visually impaired people to access the same knowledge as everyone else.
Thus, for our loved ones living with disabilities, particularly blind and visually impaired people, Braille is much more than a reading system; it guarantees their freedom of expression, ease of communication, and independence in everyday life.
Why is this a priority for SELP?
Because education and opinion should not be limited by sight.
By incorporating Braille into our considerations regarding accessibility and social importance, we are complying with international commitments to human rights.
We invite you to discover and promote this language system within our respective communities.
Our message is that together, we can make our society truly accessible to all by giving Braille the important place it deserves, because by doing so, we leave no one behind.