Wait! Stop! Don’t run away! This isn’t going to be anthropological, historical, or overly scientific. Today we simply mean it exactly as it sounds. Alright, we’re not really disagreeing with all those theories and observations either. Today, Michal Tkáčik is…
The beauty of communication
Today, Lia Calvelo combines three images with a short but very detailed text. It is about empathy, different worlds, effort, and the joy of successful communication. Thank you, Lia, for your expressive combination of image, writing, and Braille! Lia Calvelo…
Essay of Honesty: Braille Under the Spotlight
Today, Ana Maria Fontes invites us on a short journey through the pros and cons of the Braille system. Open, courageous, and unvarnished, yet always with a clear affirmation of the vital importance Braille holds for all of us. Thank…
We LOVE BRAILLE SESSIONS
To kick off the week, we’ve got not just one podcast recommendation, but a whole treasure trove of English-language Braille content. I Love Braille is a weekly online gathering featuring fascinating guests, engaging interviews, and lively discussions on all things…
Our Winner for July
It’s time once again to reflect on the past month, and what can we say? It was filled with emotions, knowledge, exciting ideas, and plenty of inspiration. We enjoyed outstanding fictional stories and personal experiences, discovered new pre Braille learning…
Story for Saturday
Weekend! Time for friends, for shopping and for many, most importantly: time for stories. And since it’s been a while since we last had one at Braille 200, now feels like the perfect moment. Today’s fictional story features dystopian elements…
In Image, Sound and Text: Mikael Vikman Sunna
Ever wondered who was hanging out at the Tactile Reading Conference in Amsterdam? We can’t give you the full guest list, but we did manage to catch a few well-known faces from the Braille community on camera. Like Mikael Vikman…
Thank you for the sheet music
Need a song for your next performance? Mamma Mia! Look no further! Braille 200’s got just the thing! Free braille music notes for ABBA song The Association of Support of Barrier-Free Reading (Förderverein des Barrierefreien Lesens) offes free Braille sheet…
Reading Braille and How It Works: Part 2
Thanks to Susanna Halme, we’re taking another look at a topic that kept us busy a few months back. Susanna has picked out some interesting additions from an older article and is kindly sharing them with all of us here…
Cooking Without Looking
Things are getting savory today on Braille 200! Rainer Delgado has thrown on the apron for the Golden Eye Chef competition and whipped up a truly delicious dish. And for the grand finale? Well, we’re not giving that away just…