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Today we present an article that was even published on the website of an important EU institution. The EESC (European Economic and Social Committee) is an advisory body of the European Union that represents the interests of employers, employees, and various civil...

For today’s video greeting from the Tactile Reading & Graphics Conference in Amsterdam, we caught up with the managing director of bbtf, Thomas Friehoff, a company that emerged from the long-established Baum company. It is always particularly exciting to...

Today’s contribution from María García Garmendia is a powerful example of how profoundly Braille can shape a life from early childhood. So much so that one cannot help but see this system as an indispensable part of our development. Braille 200 warmly thanks María for...

Ikea, known for its huge range of all kinds of home accessories. Many of them are practical, some perhaps less so. But did you know that over 20 years ago, Ikea actually had a flower pot in its range that featured Braille? Yes, really! And we can even prove it! useful...

For ten years now, the delicious cheese toast has been celebrated every year on September 15 in the United States. If you spend a little more time looking into this topic, you will quickly realize that Europe and the US have very different ideas about how to prepare...

There are situations and moments when a silent approach is highly recommended. This clearly includes gathering information at night so that you can sleep peacefully with your thirst for knowledge quenched. This is one of the many cases in which Braille can be really...

An old German craftsman’s proverb, admittedly, but one that has lost none of its relevance. It reminds us how important it is to choose the right tool or method for every task. Especially in an age of rapid technological and working method developments, this...

On the topic of “Working with Braille,” we have an interesting article for you today from “Sichtweisen” (Perspectives), the magazine of the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Mike Dallmann shares some insights into his professional work with...

Today we have another video message for you from the Tactile Reading Conference in Amsterdam. It comes from Sonali Marathe, who works for the Australian non-profit organization NextSense. NextSense provides comprehensive support for people with hearing and visual...