To start the day off right, we have three pieces of news for you: two good ones and one bad. Let’s begin with one of the good ones, anything else would just be cruel. Your first cup of coffee today…
Braille, Friendship, and the Gift of Hope
Braille is indispensable, we can all agree on that. But Braille is not everything. Today, Elena Likhanos from Russia shares a childhood memory in which, alongside Braille, friendship takes center stage. A friendship that finds expression through Braille, keeps secrets…
Passing on knowledge: When students become teachers
How exactly do adults learn Braille? Today, we present an article on this topic from “Sichtweisen,” the magazine of the German federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV). In it, Sonja Schmidt reports on her work on a project…
Braille in Blood – Honoring Blood Donation Day
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.…