Monday, April 21st marked a historical day for everyone interested in philately, especially the visually impaired. Marking the 100th anniversary of the first board meeting of the Montreal Association for the Blind, Canada Post unveiled the country’s first Braille stamp.
This event marks the culmination of nearly seven years of persistence from Pointe Claire resident Alan Dean. The 70 year-old Dean, who is blind, had been campaigning for a Braille stamp. According to www.myvisiontest.com, Dean has been a stamp collector since the age of 5. After losing his sight at the age of 58 he thought he had also lost his hobby. But a little research proved that there are a few countries in the world where Braille stamps have been produced. Mexico, Denmark, Costa Rica and Britain make up the list of countries.
In addition to the stamp, Canada post will introduce a commemorative envelope. This envelope will pay homage to the MAB’s centennial.
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