The Academy of Dhivehi Language confirms plans to introduce Braille in 'thaana' (dhivehi script) in hopes of increasing literacy among Maldivians who are blind.
The President of the Academy of Dhivehi Language Ashraf Ali, announced that the literacy program for visually impaired will be run according to the syllabus outlined by author of the ‘thaana to braille’ transcript, Ahmed Rasheed.
Thanks to his a background in Braille studies, Ahmed Rasheed will also be managing and running the course.
Describing the opportunity to teach blind people the chance to read and write as a happy achievement, Ashraf stated that literacy was a right that we should strive to provide to all people.
“(I have been) Working towards this for a long time. I’m very happy to be a part of this,” said Ashraf.
Braille is a tactile reading system used by people who are visually impaired, to read and write, throughout the world.
Unlike common writing, braille is traditionally composed of ‘raised dots’ on embossed paper, thus allowing users to read by feeling the text.
Applications are currently open for the one-month course. Run free of charge, the course offers 15 vacancies and will be accepting submissions until 9th July.
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