Canada's first ever Braille stamp

For the first time in North America,Canada Post, will be unveiling an innovative Braille stamp in celebration of Canadian guide dogs.
The Stamp will be issued along with a commemorative envelope marking the 100Th anniversary of the Montreal association for the blind; also printed in Braille.
this special event will take place on April 21st at the Montreal Association for the blind (MAB) In Notre Dame De Grace.
The 52 cent stamp that has the rate printed in Braille will be available across the country.
The MAB is a private non profit rehabilitation center serving people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
other countries who have Braille stamps include Mexico and England.
Braille stamps are another step towards recognizing and helping blind and visually impaired people to function like the rest of us. a blind person can recognize the stamps rate by touching the Braille.
hopefully this is only the beginning of a new types of stamps specially designed and printed in Braille for the blind.
The dog features on the stamp is the yellow Labrador which is a popular guide dog throughout the world.
the good temper and discipline alnog with great ability to learn and satisfy made this friendly breed the best choice for guiding the blind.