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Latest posts
It’s Worth Talking About Braille – It Can Lead to Change
Today, Susanna Halme from Finland would like to share an experience with you—one that some of you may have had yourselves and that might inspire others to try something similar. I, for one, fully agree with her statement! Thank you for your encouraging anecdote!...
Braille with Pleasure – Learning Can Be So Tasty!
At the sweetest time of the week, the group of Blind Technical Basic Training in Nuremberg presents a true masterpiece: “Braille with Pleasure.” Here, learning becomes not only an experience but also a treat – a Braille artwork that stimulates the...
Braille gives me freedom
To conclude the month, we would like to present a very special image that beautifully reflects the significance of Braille for blind people. Maria Jastrzebska-Targosz, who works at Rosshall Academy in Glasgow and creates materials in Braille and large print for...
Of elephants and friendships
Today, Svetlana Vasilyeva from Russia is not only presenting the book The Invisible Elephant, which she contributed to, but also sharing the story of how it came to be. We thank Svetlana for this wonderful example of what can emerge from friendship and shared...
Checkmate to Barriers
Today, we’d like to introduce you to an impressive piece by Javier Torres (52) from Spain. As a person with deafblindness, Braille is his indispensable link to knowledge and communication, which he demonstrates through a tactile chessboard. Below you’ll find a...
We are happy, We read Braille
Today we present you a musical piece produced by artificial intelligence and the Braille Authority of Slovakia. The song is in Slovak, obviously, but the melody is catchy and the chorus pretty ease to sing along. The song appreciates the braille book and reading...
Tactile art in honour of Louis Braille
Today, we’re kicking off the week with an extraordinary piece of art. Inka Romanez from Hungary has created a painting whose fully convex details allow blind art enthusiasts to appreciate it as well. Louis Braille’s face, along with other important features, can be...
Game of the month: Wizard
In the past few weeks, we’ve presented some impressive examples showing just how indispensable Braille can be in our everyday lives—whether it’s About reading medication packaging, supporting our education, or helping us maintain our independence. But alongside all...
Standing Where Braille Began: Reflections on Literacy, Legacy and Access. by HKS Accessibility Specialist Megan Dausch, Helen Keller Services
Standing in Louis Braille’s childhood home, touching the dominoes he once played with, HKS Accessibility Specialist Megan Dausch shares her meaningful visit to the Louis Braille Museum in Coupvray, France. The article is ilustrated by the photographs from the...