The Co-Action Programme Ensuring that persons who are blind and visually impaired have the opportunity to learn to read and write is a WBU priority. The WBU lobbies governmental and non-governmental organisations to introduce comprehensive literacy programmes worldwide. The importance of literacy Braille is the conduit through which blind persons gain access to the world around them.
Braille is a universal form of communication for any language and any culture.
It is the building block for language skills. Braille readers can be made aware of varying written conventions such as spelling, punctuation and paragraphing. Braille is the most direct contact blind persons have with the written thoughts of others. Every blind person has the right to access written communication. Braille empowers blind persons to become active communicators, to receive an education and to have access to employment.