2009 California Government Code - Section 7594.5 :: Chapter 30.5. Braille Week

7594.5.  The first week in January, commencing in 1995, is hereby
designated as Braille Literacy Week. The purpose of California's
Braille Literacy Week shall be to heighten citizen awareness of the
great importance of braille and the great need to continue to provide
braille reading materials for blind and visually impaired persons.
The Governor and the Legislature shall annually issue proclamations
and resolutions as they deem appropriate drawing public attention to
this week in order to encourage the private sector and state and
local agencies to initiate activities recognizing blind and visually
impaired persons.