Great work behind a small sign!

Behind this little sign on the door, in a plain building great work is being done for the visually impaired.  The Braille library is near Isabel's school, and we were intrigued so went over to check it out.  (Isabel is my host in Taguatinga.) The staff was so friendly, I don't think they have many people come to their library, unless they need the services.  

This place is so much more than a library.  They translate books into Braille for the blind and visually impaired, write academic papers, poetry, and other writing, help students with their academic classes, offer computer services, and printing papers out in Braille.  We met a student who the staff had just added Braille to her computer keyboard.  Their are many volunteers that will help the visually impaired with banking, doctor visits, taxes, crafts, and other needs as they arise.

This is the only Braille library in the Federal District.  The library will ship books as needed.

Some of the books in the library.

Library staff worker, myself, Isabel and Emily 

Children's book that has been translated into Braille.  The staff/volunteers even makes the photos so they are tactile for the reader.

As we were leaving we found this plaque on the side of the building.  This is much more official, but still does not represent the wonderful services being provided by the library!