Sometimes all it takes is an amusing anecdote to get the day off to a good start. Martin Huwyler has just such an anecdote for you today. Thank you, Martin, for the first smile of the day! Martin Huwyler I…
The sound of Braille
Over the past 12 months, we have read a lot about how Braille feels, how it is written, how much we love Braille, and how important it still is. But today, we want to take a closer look at how…
Poem: Sense of Dots
In his poem, Sense of Dots, Richard Petermann describes for us today the special significance that Braille holds for him. Sense of Dots Written by: Richard Petermann From dot to dot I steal my way into the story, my fingers…
Restivities of the Festivities“
Hard to believe, but true: sometimes the best treats are the ones we forget. And what do you do when gingerbread, cookies, and all the other holiday delights have already been sampled down to the very last crumb? Simple: you…
Sing aloud what touches you
Festive songs belong to Christmas just as much as cookies and Christmas trees. Thats why today, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the invention of braille, the Braille Authority of Slovakia is sending this Braille-themed Christmas greeting to…
King David
Let’s stay with the topic of Braille images for a little longer. An equilateral triangle stands on its tip, its sides consisting of lines two dots wide. Superimposed on this is a second equilateral triangle, lying on its base, its…
Merry Braille Christmas
Braille 200 is decorating your festive day today with a special fun fact: Did you know that the custom of the Christmas tree originated in Germany and spread from there to France and many other countries around the world? The…
Imre Gergyes Braillepack
Braille 200 keeps things playful This Tuesday, Imre Gergye from Hungary presents his invention, the Braillepack, which makes learning and practicing Braille fun. Thank you, Imre, for allowing us to present your invention here at Braille 200. The Braillepack A…
Snails, balls and a little boy
Today, Britta Winkelnkemper not only presents her game ideas, which largely revolve around Braille, but also tells us how she came up with this idea. We at Braille 200 would like to thank Britta for her exciting insights and for…
Learning and understanding Braille: Learning Braille Through Distance Courses
Braille is best learned through face-to-face instruction. The DBSV trains many instructors; however, blind people still often cannot find a qualified teacher in their local area. For this reason, the DBSV has begun offering distance learning courses in Braille. Participants…