He recently won his age category in the Braille Challenge — an international competition he competed in regionally — but his aptitude was apparent ahead of that. He's the only visually impaired student at Amos Comenius Memorial School in Hopedale, in northern Labrador. Advocates say It's often the case that a visually impaired student might be the only one in a school, which is why the Braille Challenge can be so important. Challenging literacyThe Braille Challenge focuses on reading comprehension, spelling, speed and accuracy, and charts and graphs. This was his first time entering the braille challenge, but it doesn't sound like it'll be his last.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2021 09:22 UTC