Topic: Braille in daily life

(Admin) Translated text: This document illustrates the need to complete the application for the learning and use of Braille to be included in UNESCO’s inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, which is currently being drafted under Joel Hardy’s…

In September 2022, the Braille Working Group of EBU performed in the video The Importance of Braille. The video was published in December 2022 in English and, until July 2023, has reached nearly 900 views on YouTube. To bring the…

On 2ND of June 2023, Braille Literacy Canada is hosting very interesting conference Boundless Braille. The applications are now being accepted. 💵 The conference costs 20$ for non-affiliated, free for members and affiliates. For further information, check the programme full…

During the 2023 World Braille Day we have been informed about tens of promotional activities and articles. All the braillists and the public are receiving more and more information about how important brail is. We’ve read a bit about the…

The EBU Braille Workgroup had its annual meeting in Madrid in september 2022. During this meeting many braille experts met in very interesting discussions. Although the discussions were not broadcasted and are not available in audio or video format, we…

The Braille Workgroup of European Blind Union created a video about the importance of the braille in every day of blind people. EBU video – the importance of Braille – can be found on the EBU’s website, under Braille promotion…

The Spanish Braille Commission (CBE, Comisión Braille Española) has published the English translation of a technical document aimed at lift manufacturers. The intention is to provide guidance on how to include braille characters in lift panels in an effective way.…

Braille labelling on consumer products   In the Spanish Braille Commission we give advice to companies that label their products in braille in our country. In order To make this possible, we have a document where you can find information…

EBU publishes here basic statements on Braille. They contain the access to literacy for blind children as early as possible, the access to Braille books and Braille displays as well as information in Braille in public spaces. Statement on Access…

On June 22nd, 1952, Louis Braille, to celebrate the century of his death, was transferred to the Panthéon in the heart of Paris. Today, few people know that Louis Braille is resting in the Panthéon, with other great figures such…