This week, we learned about Louis Braille, his invention, and how to read the Braille system. We explored his life story, discovering how he lost his sight at a young age and later developed a tactile writing system that transformed accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals. Louis was the ripe age of 5 when he lost his sight then was only 15 when he used an awl to create braille. The awl was the same tool that he stabbed himself in the eye with, causing his infection which spread to the other eye causing his blindness. We studied the raised-dot patterns that represent letters, numbers, and even punctuation, gaining a deeper appreciation for how Braille enables people to read and write independently. Through hands-on practice, we learned how to interpret Braille symbols and understand their structure. This experience (although I miss it) helped us recognize the importance of inclusive communication and the lasting impact of Braille’s innovation on education and daily life for millions of people worldwide.
Other than that, we listened to Kennedie practice her outreach. Kennedie wants to be an orthodontist and will be talking to the second grade next week. She taught us about what a dental hygienist is and also what the general dentist is. Next, we were taught how to brush our teeth. First, we do circular motions, second we brush the chewing surface, third we brush the tongue. We should be brushing our teeth once in the morning and once at night.
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