As part of the activities marking this year’s World Braille Day, Empathetic Solutions for Disabilities Initiative (ESDI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the promotion of Braille literacy, accessible education, and inclusive policies.
In a press statement from the organization and signed by its Executive Director, Clive Eyimearelu Otaigbe, ESDI said it was joining the global community to commemorate World Braille Day, a day set aside to honour one of the most transformative inventions in human history—Braille—and to reaffirm the fundamental principle that literacy is a right, not a privilege.
, ESDI noted that for millions of blind and visually impaired persons worldwide, Braille represents far more than a system of raised dots, adding that it is a gateway to education, independence, self-expression, economic participation, and dignity.
“Developed in the early 19th century by Louis Braille, who lost his sight at a young age, the Braille system revolutionized access to written communication for persons with visual impairments and continues to shape inclusive societies across generations and continents,” ESDI stated in the release.
It added that Louis Braille’s innovation, conceived at just 15 years of age, remains a powerful reminder that disability does not limit potentials, emphasizing that with the right tools and opportunities, persons with disabilities can thrive, lead, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“In Nigeria, Braille has played—and continues to play—a critical role in empowering blind and visually impaired citizens to pursue education, professional careers, and civic engagement.
“On this important day, ESDI reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the promotion of Braille literacy, accessible education, and inclusive policies. Through strategic advocacy, community-based programs, institutional partnerships, and public enlightenment, the Initiative works to ensure that Braille remains central to learning environments, public services, and information access across Nigeria,” it stated.
It further stated, “World Braille Day is not only a celebration; it is a call to action. ESDI urges policymakers, educational authorities, schools, families, and community leaders to prioritize inclusive education, invest in accessible learning materials, and uphold the rights of persons with visual impairments. An inclusive Nigeria is one where no one is left behind and where access to information is guaranteed for all.
“As we celebrate Braille, we celebrate resilience, equality, and the right of every visually impaired Nigerian to read, learn, grow, and lead.”
ESDI noted that Braille changed the world and added that, through purposeful advocacy and action, it will continue to change lives.
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