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Braille in everyday use

daily life, games and toys, joy and fun

Braille devices and tools

braille displays, software, other devices

Latest posts

Learning Braille: A Poetic Puzzle

Today’s contribution is an interview with Greek author Eleni Papalampropoulou about her anthology of Greek poetry transcribed into Braille. She explains the background of this project, which aims to promote access to literature for people with visual...

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Six dots, a magical key

I am pleased to introduce Richard Bastian today, who shares his life story with us. His journey vividly demonstrates how Braille can open doors and create new opportunities. Through Braille, Mr. Bastian has not only discovered the world of literature but also...

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Dance with Braille

It’s only Tuesday, but who says you can’t dance already? Are you in the mood to challenge your neighbors or roommates with some loud music? Or maybe you’re just looking for a catchy tune that’ll stick with you all day? Don’t worry—I’ve got just the thing for you! And...

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It is not to read as to hear

Why should anyone still bother with Braille now that modern technology can read almost everything aloud? Some call it outdated, while others see it as essential for independence. In today’s post, Michaela Dlhá from the Slovak Republic, who is blind and a Braille user...

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The importance of Braille

Braille is much more than just a writing system – it is a tool that gives blind and visually impaired people worldwide access to information and independence. In this video, the European Blind Union (EBU) presents the versatility of Braille’s application: from...

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Cooking for Everyone

In today’s post, Cathrin Zahavi presents her inspiring community project, “Cooking for Everyone.” The title is far from being an empty phrase – it’s a true reflection of what this project stands for. Cathrin will explain all the details herself. If this...

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The same generation, two different eras

The following text by Ana Maria Fontes from Portugal takes us back to the early 1990s, a time when new technologies were being introduced to blind people for the first time. She vividly describes a demonstration of devices like speech synthesizers and scanners, which...

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