The majority of blind people in the U.S. and the U.K. cannot read Braille. Statistically, less than 1% of blind in the U.K. and under 10% in the U.S.
100 Mind-Blowing Braille Facts
Playboy has been publishing braille versions of its magazines since 1970; however, no pictorial representations are included.
The close door button on an elevator doesn’t do anything. Most elevators in the U.S. are modelled after the Americans with Disabilities Act. Namely, they come with braille and voice prompts. Additionally, these elevators are made to close in 3 seconds. The default time ensures that people with disabilities can board safely. The button you jab in a rush doesn’t even do anything: the actual close-door function can only be accessed by workers and emergency respondents with a key.
Blind people can use cell phones. There is special Braille technology and accessories for blind people to use cell phones. It uses special pins that go up and down so the user can touch and read the info.