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…
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 šesťbodové, which…
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…
Personal Note: The Story of a Birthday Card
This is a personal post from me, Moritz Wolfart. It all began a few weeks ago, when my girlfriend and I were preparing the “Game of the Month”, Red7, for you. It was still Easter time, and my eight-year-old niece…
A Tribute to Braille
Today, we are pleased to present a small but fine contribution: a heartfelt homage to Braille, penned by Christa Groth from Germany. In the form of a poem, she expresses her appreciation for this ingenious writing system. Braille 200 warmly…
Pelletbraille
From the circle around the Braille200 editorial team comes a new form of Braille writing art. We present: Pelletbraille. In the first image, you see a wooden board lying in the grass. On top of it, pellets, the kind used…
Dots from the past
Monday – for many, the most dreadful day of the week. And yes, we completely understand that. But do you know what really helps when the start of the week feels tough? A little story that immediately brings a wide…
Connected in Braille
Today, phone lines are likely buzzing and online servers working overtime in many countries around the world! Can you guess why? In numerous nations, today is Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate and thank the mothers who have shaped us,…
Braille Resources in Your Language
Louis Braille originally introduced his system of tactile writing in French. Over time, materials about Braille became available in German, English, and other languages as well. Today, Braille is shared and promoted worldwide through books, magazines, podcasts, videos, live shows,…
Seeing with the Fingers, Living with the Heart
It is with great joy that we present a special script for a play that focuses on the life of Louis Braille, his perception, and of course, the Braille script. The script has been generously provided to us by the…