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Latest posts
Braille at a snail’s pace
Did you know that there are a lot of snail species whose names rhyme with “snail”? Well, I certainly didn’t. But Nils Noll and his sister devoted most of an illustrated calendar to this very topic. And what rhymes perfectly with “snail”? That’s right: the Braille...
Tucholsky in Braille: When Cheese Questions Escalate
It is my great pleasure to announce Christian Spremberg today! An enthusiastic braille reader and above all a reciter who likes to read texts in Braille in front of an audience. And he brought us something really fun! Raise the curtain for Christian and his...
Reading the wave
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had some wonderful personal experiences shared in our posts, and they’ve brought me a great deal of joy. Inspired by these moments, I’d like to tell you about a companion I’ve held close to my heart right from the start. High School,...
Return of the catchy
Do you remember two weeks ago? I did yesterday when School director Lucia Zalcikova drew my attention to today’s post! The first time, we only had the song – but this time, you’re getting a whole video from Slovakia, which Lucia Zalčíková will introduce to you in a...
Reading Braille on a national TV
Today, Svetlana Vasilyeva shares a very special Braille moment from her life with us, one she can truly be proud of. Thank you very much, Svetlana, that you add this event to our collection! Introduction My name is Svetlana. I was born blind and since I learned...
It’s Worth Talking About Braille – It Can Lead to Change
Today, Susanna Halme from Finland would like to share an experience with you—one that some of you may have had yourselves and that might inspire others to try something similar. I, for one, fully agree with her statement! Thank you for your encouraging anecdote!...
Braille with Pleasure – Learning Can Be So Tasty!
At the sweetest time of the week, the group of Blind Technical Basic Training in Nuremberg presents a true masterpiece: “Braille with Pleasure.” Here, learning becomes not only an experience but also a treat – a Braille artwork that stimulates the...
Braille gives me freedom
To conclude the month, we would like to present a very special image that beautifully reflects the significance of Braille for blind people. Maria Jastrzebska-Targosz, who works at Rosshall Academy in Glasgow and creates materials in Braille and large print for...
Of elephants and friendships
Today, Svetlana Vasilyeva from Russia is not only presenting the book The Invisible Elephant, which she contributed to, but also sharing the story of how it came to be. We thank Svetlana for this wonderful example of what can emerge from friendship and shared...