January is National Braille Literacy Month. The annual initiative focuses on the ability to read and write Braille. Area businesses, organizations, schools, and other groups can do their part to support blind patrons, members, and students in their cities by creating a custom lapel pin that is completely written in Braille. This is one way to embrace the vision impaired and also a way to communicate with them through the written word.
What is Braille?
Braille is a tactile writing system meant for the blind and the hearing impaired. Embossed paper makes it possible for people to enjoy books and other written forms of media as well as to communicate back and forth with other Braille readers. Special screens make it possible for blind and visually impaired people to read content on a computer. A slate and stylus or a Braille writer are also common tools that are used to encourage literacy.
The National Federation of the Blind notes that 90% of blind children in America are not taught to read. The problem can be attributed to a number of different things. First of all, there are not enough Braille teachers, the teachers available know little about helping the blind to read, and many instructors don’t believe Braille is important.
Who Could Benefit from Handing Out Custom Lapel Pins
Custom lapel pins are versatile. There are a number of different groups and organizations that can benefit from the creation of custom lapel pins in National Braille Literacy Month. Here are a few for you to consider:
- Libraries
- Newspapers
- Magazine Publishers
- Writing Groups
- Special Groups for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Businesses, groups, schools, and organizations that want to accommodate people with vision impairments can show their support by having staff members and students wear custom lapel pins. They can be soft enamel, cloisonné, offset printed, or die struck depending on your needs and preferences.
Free Artwork and Design Services
Signature Pins offers free artwork and design services to all of our customers. One email or phone call is all it takes to get the ordering process started. Contact us by sending your inquiry to
info@signaturepins.com. You can also call
1-800-480-6822 toll-free. We’re here to assist you with your request and to provide you with the support that you need to advocate for Braille literacy in 2014.