Braille is literacy, it is freedom and independence and for Deafblind folks like me, braille is life. Braille is beautiful and as a Deafblind synesthete braille comes alive under my hands with colors, tastes, scents and textures. Braille allows me to have private independent access to everything from bank statement to shopping. Braille, Tactile ASL, and my service dogs are my links to the world and I am grateful that all of them exist. (2/2)