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Latest posts
Braille 200; bicentenary of braille code invention
In 1825, a 16-year-old blind boy named Louis Braille, at his school in Paris, invented the braille code for tactile reading. This invention has since spread enhancing literacy, education and employment of millions of blind people around the world. In 2025, we will...
Braille Resources in Your Language: Slovakia
Today, Michal Tkáčik is sharing a few interesting pointers to Slovak resources related to Braille. Thank you, Michal, for contributing these interesting pieces to our collection! In Slovakia, the Braille Authority of Slovakia produces a podcast titled Stobodové...
Music is in the air, Braille is on the table
For music lovers, this week is something truly special! There are not just one, but two major events full of stars, catchy tunes, and wonderfully wild activities! On the one hand, the Eurovision Song Contest, but of course also the International Low-Vision Song...
Personal Note: The Story of a Birthday Card
This is a personal post from me, Moritz Wolfart. It all began a few weeks ago, when my girlfriend and I were preparing the “Game of the Month”, Red7, for you. It was still Easter time, and my eight-year-old niece happened to be visiting. After labeling the...
A Tribute to Braille
Today, we are pleased to present a small but fine contribution: a heartfelt homage to Braille, penned by Christa Groth from Germany. In the form of a poem, she expresses her appreciation for this ingenious writing system. Braille 200 warmly thanks Christa for this...
Pelletbraille
From the circle around the Braille200 editorial team comes a new form of Braille writing art. We present: Pelletbraille. In the first image, you see a wooden board lying in the grass. On top of it, pellets, the kind used in modern heating systems, form the word...
Dots from the past
Monday – for many, the most dreadful day of the week. And yes, we completely understand that. But do you know what really helps when the start of the week feels tough? A little story that immediately brings a wide smile to your face and even makes you laugh out loud....
Connected in Braille
Today, phone lines are likely buzzing and online servers working overtime in many countries around the world! Can you guess why? In numerous nations, today is Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate and thank the mothers who have shaped us, guided us, and so often gone above...
Braille Resources in Your Language
Louis Braille originally introduced his system of tactile writing in French. Over time, materials about Braille became available in German, English, and other languages as well. Today, Braille is shared and promoted worldwide through books, magazines, podcasts,...
Seeing with the Fingers, Living with the Heart
It is with great joy that we present a special script for a play that focuses on the life of Louis Braille, his perception, and of course, the Braille script. The script has been generously provided to us by the author Gerhard Moses Heß for free public use. Those...