It’s Saturday again, which means it’s the perfect time for new Braille resources from a particular country, or rather, from several.
Aleksander Pavkovic from Germany has sent us some exciting link recommendations from the German-speaking world.
Have you ever wondered why Braille characters differ from country to country? Punctuation, special characters, and even letters can look completely different depending on where you are. The reason for this lies with local Braille committees, which establish important standards. These standards allow us to enjoy our favorite books with ease and to read public Braille signage — such as in train stations or elevators without difficulty. At least, as long as we’re in a country whose Braille system we’re somewhat familiar with.
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the Brailleschriftkomitee der deutschsprachigen Länder (Braille Committee of the German-speaking Countries, BSKDL) is responsible for this important task. Did you know, for example, that German Braille shorthand was reformed a few years ago? Or which specialized Braille notations, beyond standard literary Braille, are commonly used in these countries? You can find detailed information here:
Our second link today is a lovingly curated collection by a Swiss Braille enthusiast. There you’ll find all sorts of useful information about Braille in the German language. For example, its history and where you can learn Braille in Switzerland. Feel free to explore and browse a little:
A heartfelt thank you to Aleksander Pavkovic for these wonderful and informative tips!
Braille 200 wishes you lots of fun exploring!
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