Disability/Accessibility Interest

Celebration: Hooray for Braille!

Saturday, 1/25/2020
11:00 - 2:00
Atrium
Main Library
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100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

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Join members of the San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind as they honor Louis Braille’s revolutionary tactile system of reading and writing.

Beginning with its adoption by France in 1854, braille has made books, music symbols, mathematical notation, and other printed material accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.

Event activities include:

DEMOS & DISPLAYS
Main Library - Atrium, Janurary 25, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Have your name written in braille and explore tactile maps and drawings. All questions about how braille is used in everyday life will be gladly answered.

TECH SHOWCASE
Main Library - Atrium, Janurary 25, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A variety of high and low tech tools and devices will be on hand to illustrate the power of braille technology.

STORYTIME
Main Library - Children's Center, Janurary 25, 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy songs, fingerplays and stories in braille read by members of the California Council of the Blind. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.


Events for adults and children with disabilities, their families, friends and allies.


This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


Attending Programs

For questions about the program or help registering, contact sfplcpp@sfpl.orgAll programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL or language interpretation), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.


Public Notice and Disclaimer

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The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.