There is no doubt that Louis Braille invented the braille writing system – a system that has had a lasting impact on the lives of many blind and visually impaired people. However, every major change, every groundbreaking idea, always depends…
delicious art!
Baking Braille! The German sculptor Cornelia Herfurtner (www.corneliaherfurtner.net) has developed braille cookies as edible art. You can use them to write messages like in this video where the cookies form the words “200 years braille” in German. More details on…
We introduce: Tour de Braille 2.00
Celebrating 200 Years of Braille – Join Our Online Launch! In honor of Braille’s 200th anniversary, the German media association of the blind and partially sighted (MediBuS) is kicking off the “Tour de Braille 2.00” on January 3, 2025, at…
Here we go!
Today’s the Day – Let’s Celebrate 200 Years of Braille! It’s finally here! We’re kicking off a year-long adventure honoring two centuries of Braille, and you’re invited to join the fun. We’ll explore how a small pattern of dots changed…
A little reminder
Dear friends, Thank you so much for the wonderful contributions we’ve received so far for the Braille 200 initiative! It’s inspiring to see your creativity come to life, and we’re excited to share these amazing works with everyone soon. When…
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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…
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…