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Written by: Samreen Saify Compiled and Edited by: Rebecca Shibu According to a report by WHO , more than a quarter population across the globe, i.e., around 2.2 billion people, suffer from vision impairment, out of which 1 billion cases were preventable or have yet not been addressed.  It's a well-established fact that vision impairment severely impacts an individual's life outcomes by impeding the social, economic, and educational activities undertaken to live a fulfilling life. The absence of tactile tools, such as Braille, in the majority of the establishments and shared spaces, reduces the chance for these individuals to participate and assert their rights. India,  being the second-most populous country in the world in terms of vision impairment, is home to over 20 percent of the world's blind population.  Source: World Health Organization The lives of visually impaired individuals are often mired with various issues and concerns. With an aim to highlight this, since ...