Throwback to October 2012, when critically acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder performed at the
#UnitedNations Day Concert at UN Headquarters in
#NYC.
Designated as UN Messenger of Peace with a focus on persons with disabilities in 2009, Stevie Wonder has been advocating for access to published works for persons who are blind or partially sighted. "We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability," he said.
Tuesday's
#WorldBrailleDay is an opportunity to draw attention to the importance of Braille as an essential means of communication for the millions of people worldwide who are blind or partially sighted. Braille can play a critical role in ensuring the visually impaired can realize their full human rights and is also indispensable for the achievement of the
#GlobalGoals.
📷: Eskinder Debebe / UN Photo