You’re invited to a very special Braille 200 celebration event!
In 1824 Louis Braille invented a tactile system that would revolutionise the world for people with sight loss and empower them to achieve things that would never before been thought possible. Join us in a day of celebrations, information, talks and shared experiences. All welcome.
The first stop is at Barking Library, at Barking Learning Centre (5 minutes from Barking tube station) on Friday 27 September, 10am-3pm. The day will have talks, an interactive session, invitations to share your braille story, information stands and a special talk from Mike Brace, the Paralympian, but most importantly tea, coffee, cake and lunch!
Barking Learning Centre
2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB
Friday 27 September, 10am-3pm
Schedule:
- 10.00am – Meet and Greet with Refreshments
- 10.15am – Braille 200 Presentation
- 10.45am – Meet the Braille Buddies and your stories
- 12 noon – Lunch
- 12.30pm – Barking and Dagenham Braille Services
- 13.00pm – Keynote talk – Paralympian & CEO Mike Brace