For the first time, Kazakhstan’s Constitution has been translated into Braille, a tactile writing system for people with visual impairments, and is now available in both Kazakh and Russian. Its creation involved modern technologies and materials complying with international standards.
According to representatives of the Constitutional Court, this initiative
demonstrates the country’s dedication to providing universal access to
education and information for all citizens. It also showcases efforts to build
an inclusive environment, which forms the basis of constitutional guarantees of
equality before the law and access to justice. The Braille editions are planned
to be distributed to libraries, training centers, and specialized schools across
Kazakhstan.
«There are about 90,000 visually impaired citizens in the country,
including around 4,000 children. They will now be able to familiarize
themselves with the main provisions of the Constitution using Braille. This
will not only help them understand their rights but also enable to use
mechanisms for protecting these rights and achieving their specific life goals,»
said Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court Bakyt Nurmukhanov.
