This is the article I wrote in 2011 that goes in some ways to answer your question:
iPhones, iPads make Braille still relevant L Subramani Last Updated : 03 January 2011, 22:21 IST Follow Us : 0 A new year has begun and the world is stepping into the future with greater hope and optimism. In the light of newer technology and the m... Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/iphones-ipads-make-braille-still-2382505 Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/iphones-ipads-make-braille-still-2382505 From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Uma Shankar Veeravalli Sent: 18 January 2026 12:17 To: [email protected] Subject: [AI] Is Braille Relevant in 2026? Or Are we Asking the Wrong Question All Together? Hi everyone, I hope this email finds you well. Following a conversation with a colleague from the disability sector on January 4 this year, I found myself drawn into a deeper, more reflective exploration of the relevance of Braille in 2026. Having studied in a sighted school until Grade 8, with only two years of formal Braille education, my relationship with Braille has always been layered. While I continue to struggle with writing it fluently, reading Braille, especially literature, has been a deeply enriching experience for me. This curiosity led me to engage with more people, read diverse perspectives, and reflect on where we truly stand today—and where we might be headed—when it comes to the role of Braille in the lives of visually impaired individuals. After spending considerable time in this rabbit hole, it felt inevitable to share where I eventually landed in this ongoing conversation. I invite you to read my latest piece, Connecting the Dots – Is Braille Still Relevant in 2026?, here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/connecting-dots-braille-still-relevant-2026-uma-shankar-veeravalli-znm4c I would love to hear your thoughts and theories on the subject. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cheers Uma Shankar -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CACpHEFJJAFryO6cC2KgeCVs4nq%3DgXQqCt2axLizRfzh_ktQA6w%40mail.gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CACpHEFJJAFryO6cC2KgeCVs4nq%3DgXQqCt2axLizRfzh_ktQA6w%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/02cb01dc88ea%24f91db230%24eb591690%24%40gmail.com.
