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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...
Banana split
We all know them. We all fear them! And the scary truth is: they’ve always been around. We can’t escape them! You could even say that resistance is futile. Today, Patricia Sanders indulges a little in the past for all of us and takes us into her mind at...
The Big Three
Today, we are celebrating three special occasions. Firstly, of course, the 200th anniversary of Braille, just like every day of this special year, which has now been 197 days! Secondly: our brand-new YouTube channel Livingbraille, where you’ll find loads of great...
A warming story in a warming blanket
In Germany, there’s a saying: “Little lies preserve friendship.” Its meaning can be interpreted in many ways, and everyone likely has their own opinion on it. But sometimes, just sometimes, it turns out to be true. Like in today’s story from Iveta...
Braille across Europe
Let’s be honest: Monday is one of those days when you really need something to look forward to in the evening. And what could be better than a relaxing after-work read all about Braille? Today’s podcast tip is exactly that! An episode of EBU in Action that focuses...
Back to the … Stones
Well, who remembers the stone? On World Book Day, we told you about Louis Braille’s guide to writing in braille, published in 1829. Today, we have researched an exciting article for you that takes a closer look at this important work. We found it really...
Braille Resources in Your Language: Spain
Today, María García from Spain is sharing some country-specific sources related to Braille with us. Thank you, María, for taking the time to research and present these three sources for us! Do any of you know of other archives or platforms with helpful Braille-related...
From storytellers to storyfeelers
At Braille 200, we’re always on the lookout for unique ideas involving Braille. And recently, we came across something in Amsterdam that we just have to share with you. At the Tactile Reading & Graphics Conference 2025 in Amsterdam, Alexandre Ilic from...
The Collection
Voilà! As promised: our lovely little collection of Clerihews! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who took part and an extra big one to Anne Kochanek for all the enthusiasm and energy! Reiner Delgado Ruis Braille just before a while invented a scripture of dots now I...
Cleri…….who?
Well, what’s this? The first unscheduled announcement at Braille 200? No joke, no fake, no spam, for real! We’ve just stumbled upon a funny little literary curiosity. Tomorrow is what literature fans might know as Clerihew Day. Clerihew was an English author who...