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…
🚮 Labelling of the rubbish bins in braille or tactile graphics 🚮
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…
Expert discussions in Madrid, september 2022
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…
Video: The importance of Braille (by the Braille workgroup of European Blind Union)
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…
Braille signage on lift button panels
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
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…
Basic Positions of the European Blind Union on Braille
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…
70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PANTHEONISATION OF LOUIS BRAILLE, Wednesday, June 22, 2022Paris, France and ONLINE
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…
Braillecast – Connecting the Dots for Braillists Everywhere
The podcast Braillecast is unique podcast made by The Braillists Foundation. Professional work of the team, interesting guests and robust information made this podcast a winner of National Braille Press award Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation. Visit the webpage of…
5 minutes video presenting Braille in different languages
Teh German Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV) provides a 5 minutes braille video in different languages: on youtube: EN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA2jS_lcupg&t=11s FR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E40dDfGezZE&t=105s SK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6rTn91Yys DE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU0vmOUlswM