Presentation of the Social Project “Invisible Pages”: Promoting Reading in Braille

On August 27, 2024, a presentation of the social project “Invisible Pages” took place in Kyiv at the educational and rehabilitative space “Trinity Hub.” The event was attended by Bohdan Chervak, First Deputy Head of the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting. The goal of the project is to promote reading in Braille and ensure barrier-free access to literature for people with visual impairments.

The “Invisible Pages” Project

This initiative, launched by the “Anthology” publishing house with support from the Ukrainian Book Institute, not only offers literature in Braille but also provides recommendations for learning this script. This includes advice for libraries, inclusive resource centers, parents, teachers, volunteers, and anyone interested in contributing to the creation of a barrier-free society.

Bohdan Chervak emphasized the importance of implementing the National Strategy for Creating an Inclusive Space, adopted in 2021. The strategy aims to remove barriers in the information sphere by 2030, ensuring access to information and technology for all individuals, regardless of their functional impairments.

Collaboration and Social Responsibility

“The National Strategy for Creating an Inclusive Space will only achieve its goals with the active participation of the government, business, and the public,” Bohdan Chervak noted. He highlighted that the “Invisible Pages” project is an example of such unity, realized by the “Anthology” publishing house in partnership with the international charity fund “Future Health” and supported by state institutions.

Bohdan Chervak also reminded of the charity campaign “Ukrainian Children – Ukrainian Books,” launched by the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting in March 2022. The “Anthology” publishing house provided around 1,500 Braille books for this campaign, offering both children’s and adult fiction literature to displaced persons.

Plans and Activities of the Project

The “Invisible Pages” team is preparing a series of interactive events in Chernivtsi, Lviv, and Odesa. The events will be held both offline and online to ensure maximum access to discussions and readings for a wide audience.

The “Invisible Pages” project exemplifies corporate social responsibility by actively addressing significant social issues, especially when state resources during the war may be limited. The organizers hope for the project’s success and its further expansion.

We have previously reported that Ukrainians have received over 15,000 education vouchers.