Welcome to Braille Literacy Canada
For many Canadians who are blind or visually impaired, braille is the key to literacy and independence. Braille is for the blind, what print is for the sighted. To that end, Braille Literacy Canada promotes the use and availability of braille in Canada, and strives to ensure that all Canadians have equal access to information -- including those who are blind or who are experiencing sight loss.
Who We Are
Braille Literacy Canada is dedicated to the promotion of braille as the primary medium of literacy for those who are blind or visually impaired. We represent and serve the needs of:
- Braille readers, including those who are learning who would like to learn
- Parents of blind and visually impaired braille-reading children
- Classroom educators and specialized teachers of the visually impaired
- Rehabilitation professionals serving adult learners
- Braille producers, transcribers, and proofreading professionals
BLC is recognized by the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) as the authority for the development, adoption, and implementation of standards relating to (English) braille codes in Canada.
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