PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
braille
BRAYL
Definition
A system of raised dots representing letters and characters that allows people who are blind or visually impaired to read by touch.
Etymology
Named after its French inventor, Louis Braille, who developed the system in the early 19th century when he was a teenager.
In the news
The article highlights the city's commitment to accessibility by installing street signs in braille, demonstrating how inclusive design is integrated into broader traffic safety improvements.
Somerville has gone 4 years without a traffic death. Here’s how New England’s densest city did it.
Read the full article ↗The Boston Globe