The Story of Louis Braille, Designer of the Braille System

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Follow the intriguing story of the life of Louis Braille in this section of the website.  Learn how he became blind, how and when he developed his writing system for the blind, and how he persevered in the face of difficult circumstances, never giving up the fight for a better life for the blind.

We will begin our journey in the small French town of Coupvrey.  The French economy is in turmoil as Napoleon marches into Russia.  However, the country is still mostly untouched by the chaos of war.  The townspeople, mostly farmers, continue the daily struggle to feed their families.

To begin, roll over "The Story of Louis Braille" and click on the first entry, "How Louis Became Blind."