Today, we’re combining the timeless art of cinema with cutting-edge technology, giving it a good stir, and topping it off with a generous splash of live music! The result is a fantastic event in Scotland. More specifically, in Bo’ness! If…
The Village of Stones
Do you remember our post from a few days ago, in which Trixie Peters added Braille to picture books for her daughter? Today, I have a book for you where that’s not necessary at all. Braille 200 thanks Lawrence Schimel…
Beyond Technology: Why Braille Still Matters
Ever wondered if Braille still matters in an age of audiobooks and speech synthesis? Susanna Halme from Finland set out to find the answer in her master’s thesis, drawing on her own experience as a Braille user to show why…
Braille in Everyday Family Life
Our contribution today was created by collaboration with Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Mönchengladbach and Viersen (BSV MG). In this nearly five-minute report, Anke Hoffmann introduces us to the Peters family. Trixie…
María García Garmendia: Accesibilidad Universal
Today I am especially delighted to introduce María García Garmendia. For nearly five years she has made a tremendous contribution to spreading information, particularly about Braille notetakers through her podcast. But before I give too much away I’d rather let…
Sleeves to the Rescue
On my tireless quest for new and fun games, I stumbled upon something incredibly useful that I absolutely have to share with you. And the best part? You can use it not only for gaming but also as a practical…
A declaration of love for learning together
Today’s post is dedicated to an important toic that’s worth being supported: the inclusive education of blind and sighted children. A heartfelt thank you to Svetlana Vasilyeva and her coworker Maya for bringing the video to my Attention, for your…
New Goals, Familiar Paths
There are people who manage to turn a stroke of fate into something positive—seeing it as a new beginning, setting new goals, and relying on cherished, familiar hobbies. Henrietta Telekiné Balázs from Hungary is just such a person. Braille 200…
Project Metabraille: Everything you need to know
Today I have put together a jam-packed package for you, with everything you need to know about Metabraille. The centerpiece is a German-language video created by Jörg Sorge from the Kom-in network. But don’t worry if you don’t speak German,…
An afternoon in the library
Do you know yet what you’re going to do on March 11th? maybe I’ve got an idea for you!! That afternoon, the Uetersen City Library is hosting a small event on – yes, yes, I admit it – my favorite…