For over 20 years now, the International Blood Donor Day has been observed on this date. Blood, a substance that humans still cannot produce artificially. That’s exactly why donating blood is so essential! This day actually commemorates the birthday of…
Cheers to 200 – and to every poem that comes with it
We’re celebrating the 200 Braille script’s birthday all year long! And as tradition has it, no proper celebration goes without a lot of fitting poems. This time, Hella Neukötter from Germany steps up to the task and her poem truly…
The Train Toilet Adventure
Braille labels in public spaces can be incredibly useful. They often give us quick access to information we’d otherwise have to obtain through complicated or unreliable methods. But not all Braille labels are equally helpful. Today, the Braille200 team shares…
Seek and you shall find. Or not?
Films that put blindness at the center of their story are quite rare. Today, Thorsten Schweinhardt from Germany introduces us to an intriguing movie that even features “Braille” in its title! But is the film really about Braille, or does…
Cultural Heritage at Your Fingertips
Today, María García from Spain introduces us to an inspiring initiative from Portugal, dedicated to promoting Braille and raising awareness of its vital importance in the lives of blind people. Following the example of similar organizations in other countries, the…
Greetings from the Ocean
Yesterday, World Oceans Day marked the start of a full theme week dedicated to protecting and preserving our oceans. Activities include school projects, special exhibitions in museums, as well as congresses and conferences. It’s a truly important topic and Braille…
Song for Sunday
You want another song? Alright then here comes another one! And it’s going to kickstart your day just as powerfully as the last one. Of course, we’ve got the original polish lyrics and an English translation ready for you too.…
Strawberrybraille
Believe it or not, there are actually people who can’t stand the warmer seasons of the year. Even here at Braille 200! But even these quirky folks can’t deny their love for certain things that only summer can bring. Like…
Braille in the Wild
Today, we at the Braille200 editorial team are taking you on a little stroll through the everyday madness of life, showing you just how much excitement, humor, and the occasional oddity can be hidden in a few seemingly harmless dots.…
Song “200”
Kicking off the day musically, we have Tomasz Matczak from Poland – and trust us, this one will definitely wake you up! But before we dive in, a few words from the artist about his song: Tomasz Matczak Song “200”…