No, you read that right. But it might not mean quite what you’re thinking. This time, we’re not presenting a game we’ve played ourselves. Instead, we’ve got an entire page full of orderable accessibility kits for a wide range of…
Return to the Letterland
Ah, there you are again! Ready to find out how the story unfolds? Very well then: Make yourselves comfortable, sit back, and listen as we reveal how Braille truly found its way into our world. And of course: whether the…
Land of letters
If someone were to ask us how Braille came into the world, we’d all have an answer. We all know the names: Braille, Barbier, and Haüy. But… is that really the whole truth? Could it be, just maybe!, that everything…
With Laughter and Braille:
Since June 27, 1980, today is recognized in the United States as Helen Keller Day. A day honoring a woman who profoundly shaped and forever changed public awareness of deafblind individuals. And on this special occasion, we want to remember…
To the Noble Lord Kelvin on His Day
Today is World Refrigeration Day. The unofficial holiday of coolness. On June 26th, refrigeration technology is celebrated worldwide, quietly, but effectively. Not a coincidence: today is also the birthday of Lord Kelvin, whose real name was William Thomson, a pioneer…
Our Champion of May
This time, it is my particular pleasure to announce our winner for the month of May. Not only because she is the youngest person to receive the Braille 200 award so far, but also because she was chosen unanimously. Her…
We are not alone!
The signs are clear! And this time, they speak in Braille. Agent Mulder would nod and say: “I want to believe.” And today, on World UFO Day, we finally have the proof: They believe in us. And in Braille. From…
Gathering of the Machines
On International Typewriter Day, we’re presenting a short video slideshow featuring a selection of braille typewriters. The scenes are simple, the machines quieter than they might be, but they vividly illustrate the turbulent development and the passion behind these devices.…
Anecdote Weekend: Snapshots from an Avid Reader
Reading works anytime, anywhere and that’s exactly what makes this hobby so wonderful! Today, Marieke from Germany takes us on a charming little journey through her life with Braille. The Braille 200 team warmly thanks her for these delightful snapshots,…
weekend of anecdotes: Gate to Variety
Welcome to the weekend of anecdotes! Today and tomorrow, it’s all about being seen, about different realities colliding and about the many exciting, funny, or thought-provoking conversations that arise from them. To kick things off, Aleksander Pavkovic takes us on…