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07/04/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/04/2026 09:16

Publishing and Accessibility Organisations Endorse Global Declaration on Braille Literacy in Education

In June 2026, the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) and the World Blind Union (WBU) released the Global Declaration on Braille Literacy in Education as part of their Global Braille Literacy Campaign. Ten leading organisations, including IPA, have pledged their support.

The ICEVI-WBU Global Declaration calls on governments, education systems, organisations, and communities to recognize braille literacy as a fundamental human right and an essential part of inclusive education. It was officially launched during the 19th Session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CoSP19), held in New York from 9 to 11 June, 2026.

Since then, the following organisations have officially supported the Declaration:

  • The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)
  • The DAISY Consortium
  • eBound Canada
  • The European Blind Union (EBU)
  • Grupo Girassol Brazil
  • The International Authors Forum (IAF)
  • The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO)
  • The International Publishers Association (IPA)
  • Sao Mai Center for the Blind, Vietnam (SMCB)
  • Tibi- The Norwegian Library for Accessible Literature

You can read and endorse the Global Declaration on Braille Literacy in Education here.

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