November, 13–15, 2025
The Braille Revolution!
Join us in celebrating
200 years of Braille!
WHEN
November, 13–15, 2025
ABOUT THE EVENT
In celebration of the bicentenary of the Braille writing system, apiDV, AVH, the Louis Braille Campus, FAAF, and INJA Louis Braille, invite you to an exceptional program in Paris from November, 13 to 15, 2025. This event celebrates a groundbreaking invention that forever changed how blind and visually impaired people learn, read, and engage with the world.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Thursday, November, 13
9.30 am - 5 pm
Bibliothèque nationale de France – François Mitterrand site
SYMPOSIUM: "BRAILLE: A REVOLUTION STILL IN PROGRESS"
A day of thought-provoking talks and shared perspectives on the past, present, and future of braille as a tool for empowerment and inclusion.
5.30 pm - 7 pm
Bibliothèque nationale de France – François Mitterrand site
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & BRAILLE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
An uplifting moment of connection and celebration, honoring 200 years of progress and the community that brings braille to life.
8.30 pm - 10 pm
At Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles Louis Braille
JAZZ CONCERT
Friday, November, 14
9 am - 5 pm
At Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles Louis Braille
INNOVATION & RESEARCH DAY
Step inside the Louis Braille Campus and discover the cutting-edge work shaping the next chapter of accessibility, one year after its official launch.
Saturday, November, 15
10 am - 1 pm
At Panthéon and around
PANTHÉON VISIT & CULTURAL JOURNEY
Walk in the footsteps of Louis Braille through a unique immersive experience that brings history to life.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Braille Revolution!
Thursday 13, Friday 14 & Saturday 15 November 2025
Bibliothèque nationale de France – François Mitterrand site
Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris.
Access :
• Metro : Quai de la Gare (Line 6), Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (Line 14).
• RER train : Line C (stop : Bibliothèque François Mitterrand).
• Bus : 25, 62, 71, 89, 132, 325 (stop : Bibliothèque nationale de France – François Mitterrand or Bibliothèque nationale de France), 64 (stop : Bibliothèque – Chevaleret).
Institut National des Jeunes aveugles (INJA) / Louis Braille Campus
56 Boulevard des Invalides, 75007 Paris.
Access :
• Metro : Duroc (Lines 10 and 13).
• Bus : 70 (stop: Hôpital des Enfants Malades), 82, 89, 92 (stop: Duroc).
Panthéon
Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris.
Access :
• Metro : Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10).
• RER train : Line B (stop: Luxembourg).
• Bus : 21, 27 (stop : Saint-Jacques–Gay Lussac or Luxembourg), 38, 82 (stop: Luxembourg), 75, 84, 89 (stop : Panthéon).
ORGANIZERS
Founded in 1784 and operating under the supervision of the French Ministry of Solidarity and Health, INJA is a National Public Institution for the education and training of blind and visually impaired youth. It is at INJA that Louis Braille, once a student and later a teacher, developed the universally recognized reading and writing system that bears his name.
Established in 1949, apiDV supports blind and visually impaired individuals in their journey toward social autonomy. Recognized as a public-interest organization since 1959, it offers a range of services and initiatives to facilitate access to culture, education, employment, leisure, and technology.
Founded in 1889, this historic organization provides extensive support to visually impaired individuals throughout France. Its work spans advocacy, training, access to employment, independent living, and inclusive access to reading, cultural, and recreational activities.
Founded in 1917, the French Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (FAAF) brings together activists, service users, professionals, and volunteers committed to advancing the social and economic inclusion of blind and partially sighted people. Its mission is to ensure full and equal citizenship for all blind and visually impaired individuals in France and abroad.
The Louis Braille Campus is a European center of excellence dedicated to research, technological innovation, and training in the field of visual impairment. Founded by apiDV, Valentin Haüy, Voir Ensemble, and INJA Louis Braille, it is located in the heart of Paris & Duroc district. The campus brings together researchers, startups, students, and people with visual impairments to co-develop concrete solutions for greater autonomy.