Ever heard of Fakoo? The Fakoo script is a writing system developed by Alexander Fakoó between 2006 and 2008. Its goal is to allow blind and sighted people to read the same text without the need for different writing systems.…
A New Companion
Losing a part of ourselves is painful, traumatic – and changes us forever. One could say without exaggeration: it is a kind of rebirth. A rebirth in which we must learn to live with grief, anger, and despair and still…
a remarkable initiative
Today, María García Garmendia introduces a remarkable initiative: the Clube do Livro em Braille. A well-conceived and inspiring project that demonstrates how international literary engagement and inclusion can go hand in hand. It’s a concept worth sharing – and one…
Game of the month: Claim
This Monday, dear friends, we’re diving right into the deep end! Because today… it’s about the throne! That’s why we’ve all gathered here in this truly magnificent audience hall. A pity, really, that the occasion is such a somber one.…
The fancy dishes have the day off!
Braille 200 wishes you a happy No Dirty Dishes Day! One of those wonderfully quirky awareness days, though it’s mostly known in the United States. Today is all about keeping your nice cutlery clean. How? Easy: dine out, stick to…
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 šesťbodové, which…
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…
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…
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…
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…