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LEGO-style Braille Bricks help visually impaired children learn to read

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A new project is using a classic children’s toy to increase literacy among visually impaired children, according to Adweek. Braille Bricks feature raised studs on top of a box base, similar to LEGO bricks. However, unlike those on LEGO pieces, the studs on each brick form the letters of the Braille alphabet and can be used to form words.
via Mental Floss

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