UMEED : Inside The Central Braille Press, Dehradun

Abstract

In order to make education accessible to people with visual impairments, the Government of India has been putting in constant efforts. One of the prime examples of this effort is The Central Braille Press which was established in 1951. It is India�s first Braille press andsince its establishment, it has grown tremendously and presently, press caters to lakhs of people from around the globe to provide them with proper Braille literature. This is a short documentary film about the story of �The Central Braille Press, Dehradun� highlighting how it has adopted technological advancements over the years and the process of Braille book manufacturing. The movie also focuses on the impact of the press in making education accessible for people with visual impairments. The work done by the Braille press is the building block for the visually impaired and itfurther enables them to live a life that is nothing less in quality than people who do not have vision impairments. It's a ray of hope for those living with vision-related issues.