Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: January 24, 2018

Darleen Bogart, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Darleen Bogart is a steadfast advocate for Braille literacy. A volunteer with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind for over 50 years, she has taught generations of volunteers how to transcribe and teach this tactile reading and writing system for people with vision loss. She is recognized as a key figure in the adoption of the Unified English Braille code and for increasing Braille literacy worldwide. Her exceptional community engagement extends to the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto where she has been a volunteer for more than 50 years.