Louis Braille was a French educator and inventor of a system of reading and writing for use by the blind or visually impaired. His system remains virtually unchanged to this day.
Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Andrea Bocelli is an Italian opera singer, songwriter, and record producer. He became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer accident, but this did not deter him from pursuing his passion for music.
Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born blind but became one of the most successful and influential musicians of the 20th century.
Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Blind since childhood due to glaucoma, he pioneered the genre of soul music and became known as "The Genius" for his innovative contributions to music.
John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost." He became blind in his forties but continued to write some of his most famous works.
Fanny Crosby was an American hymnist and poet who wrote thousands of hymns, many of which are still sung today. Despite being blind from infancy, she had a profound impact on Christian music.
José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican musician, singer, and composer known for his hit song "Feliz Navidad" and his innovative guitar-playing style. Blind from birth, he overcame adversity to achieve international success.
André Dufour was a French resistance fighter during World War II who became blind due to injuries sustained in combat. Despite his disability, he continued to fight for the liberation of France.
Laura Bridgman was the first deaf-blind person to be educated in the United States. She learned to communicate using a tactile sign language and became a symbol of hope for the deaf-blind community.