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Latest posts
Braille 200; bicentenary of braille code invention
In 1825, a 16-year-old blind boy named Louis Braille, at his school in Paris, invented the braille code for tactile reading. This invention has since spread enhancing literacy, education and employment of millions of blind people around the world. In 2025, we will...
Braille Resources in Your Language: Germany
It’s Saturday again, which means it’s the perfect time for new Braille resources from a particular country, or rather, from several. Aleksander Pavkovic from Germany has sent us some exciting link recommendations from the German-speaking world. Have you...
Favorite Braille moments
What are your favorite moments of relaxation? For some, Braille is simply indispensable, even in an age of advanced technology. Today, Susanna Halme tells us about her favorite way to unwind and how she came across a special gem in the process. Thank you, Susanna, for...
Inspired by Braille: Fakoo
Ever heard of Fakoo? The Fakoo script is a writing system developed by Alexander Fakoó between 2006 and 2008. Its goal is to allow blind and sighted people to read the same text without the need for different writing systems. It is based on a 3×3 dot grid, which means...
A New Companion
Losing a part of ourselves is painful, traumatic – and changes us forever. One could say without exaggeration: it is a kind of rebirth. A rebirth in which we must learn to live with grief, anger, and despair and still find new paths to walk. And sometimes, on those...
a remarkable initiative
Today, María García Garmendia introduces a remarkable initiative: the Clube do Livro em Braille. A well-conceived and inspiring project that demonstrates how international literary engagement and inclusion can go hand in hand. It’s a concept worth sharing – and one...
Game of the month: Claim
This Monday, dear friends, we’re diving right into the deep end! Because today… it’s about the throne! That’s why we’ve all gathered here in this truly magnificent audience hall. A pity, really, that the occasion is such a somber one....
The fancy dishes have the day off!
Braille 200 wishes you a happy No Dirty Dishes Day! One of those wonderfully quirky awareness days, though it’s mostly known in the United States. Today is all about keeping your nice cutlery clean. How? Easy: dine out, stick to finger food, or – just like we...
Braille Resources in Your Language: Slovakia
Today, Michal Tkáčik is sharing a few interesting pointers to Slovak resources related to Braille. Thank you, Michal, for contributing these interesting pieces to our collection! In Slovakia, the Braille Authority of Slovakia produces a podcast titled Stobodové...
Music is in the air, Braille is on the table
For music lovers, this week is something truly special! There are not just one, but two major events full of stars, catchy tunes, and wonderfully wild activities! On the one hand, the Eurovision Song Contest, but of course also the International Low-Vision Song...