The first Braille guide to aid blind persons visiting the New York World’s Fair has been published by Beth El. Synagogue here, and will be available in the Travelers Aid Pavilion at the Fair.
Entitled “Fingertip Trip Through the Fair,” the guide was written by Al Sperber, of New York, who has been blind for seven years. He visited the Fair last year and made a record of the places the sightless would enjoy through hearing, touch, smell or taste. Aiding Mr. Sperber in the project was Dr. Jacob Freid, director of the Jewish Braille Institute in New York.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.