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    To Help Children Learn Braille, Lego Will Introduce Bricks Designed For The Blind

    Fewer children today know how to read Braille. Advocates say the tactile toys are a great introduction to the reading and writing system.
    by Emma Bowman May 04, 2019 2 minutes
    Lego Braille Bricks will feature studs with the same six-dot configurations found in the Braille alphabet, while remaining compatible with the existing bricks.

    This week, Lego announced plans to unveil customized bricks designed to help children who are blind or visually impaired learn to read Braille.

    At a time when Braille literacy is declining among Americans, advocates for the visually impaired say the new product introduces a fun, interactive way to engage with the tactile system.

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