On the 9TH of October 2024 a new edition of the book Braille on Display was released and shared for free with the whole world of braillists. We could say, from Braillists to braillists, as the book is being hosted…
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…
Tactile Reading Conference
Tactile Reading and Graphics is a recurring international conference. It brings together participants worldwide that contribute to making information accessible through tactile solutions. Every four years professionals of this area can meet and share their expertise. Last conference in 2021…
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Braille: World
In english speaking countries the celebration of the 200th Anniversary is just about to begin. EBU celebrates thisthroughout whole 2025 with many interesting activities. Stay tunned to this website – everything will be happening at your fingertips, just here on…
Project Braille Dictionaries – Seeing Hands, n. o.
Seeing Hands – A non-profit dedicated to promoting the independence, education, employment, and success of blind individuals, has dedicated its efforts in the project of Braille dictionaries. In the era of quick digital communication with different translators and artificial intelligence…
Seeking for a braille display? advices from livingbraille
Braille working group of European Blind Union recognizes the importance of a braille display, now perhaps more than ever before. We are facing a promissing future of multi-lined braile displays and new format of digital braille. The importance of using…
Braille history, articles and resources
An anniversary of 200 years of braille code is getting closer. In fact, english speaking countries celebrate it from september 2024. EBU along with many other countries celebrates this important milestone in literacy of blind people from january 2025. EBU…
Results of the survey “Braille Display Usage”
From December 2023 to the end of February 2024 braille working group of European Blind Union conducted the survey Braille Display Usage. This survey offers overview of braille display usage and braille display users’ expectations. The questionnaire contained questions about…
Braille eMotion – a new braille display from HIMS
Braille eMotion is a multimedia 40-cell braille display with new dimensions in braille connectivity and innovation. It features 40-Cell Braille Display, 64 GB of internal storage, WiFi, 1 USB Type-C (Device), 1 USB Type-A (Host), Bluetooth (5 connections possible), 1…
New addition of Orbit Q-series to the Orbit braille devices
the announcement was written by Carla Morris, Orbit Research LLC, delivered to the list of braille display users. The Orbit Reader Q40 and Orbit Reader Q20 will be presented at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! Quoted announcement of…