Lego launches Braille bricks to help the blind or visually impaired

The new bricks will first be sold in Brazil, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway and the US, before being extended to another 13 countries in early 2021. Photo: AFP

Danish toymaker Lego said recently it was launching a new version of its iconic plastic bricks featuring Braille for the blind or visually impaired in seven countries.

The bricks have the same shape as the regular ones, but the studs on top are rearranged.