In the past few weeks, we’ve presented some impressive examples showing just how indispensable Braille can be in our everyday lives—whether it’s About reading medication packaging, supporting our education, or helping us maintain our independence. But alongside all these practical…
The Scale of Braille
There are many questions about the Braille code that occupy the minds of young and old alike. But what actually rhymes with “Braille”? In today’s contribution, Brodie Worsley from Scotland offers more than one creative answer to that question. His…
My fingers are my eyes
It’s our pleasure to present a statement by Peter Dietrich today, which reminds of one of Braille’s most significant achievements of recent times – an Achievement that grants more autonomy to all of us. Tank you, Peter, for showing us…
Two worlds intertwine
A new day, a new photo – I’m thrilled to share yet another interpretation of Braille and its significance with you today. Tábata Díaz Domínguez from Madrid does not have a visual impairment herself, but she loves Braille and its…
An exciting travel destination
A very good morning to everyone! Today, I want to talk about an important—no, the most important—topic of all: Vacation! January is almost over, and I’m sure you’re already deep into planning your holidays for this year. So, do you…
From dot to cane
Sometimes, it’s the unexpected paths that shape our professional and personal journeys. In this reflective piece, Maria Schüller shares her experiences from a life-changing seminar during the summer semester of 2018. With humor and curiosity, she recounts how a simple…
How Braille Changed My Life!
In today’s contribution, Silja Korn describes how a serious accident led to her going blind. Learning Braile brought her back to reading and writing. This journey gave her not only renewed independence but also a revitalized sense of joy. Thank…
Tactile Wonders: Braille in Everyday Life
By showing a Variety of scenes from blind people’s lifes, this video by the Slovak Braille Authority offers a glimpse into how Braille subtly yet powerfully shapes their day-to-day life. Whether it’s a secret love note, labeling tea tins, or…
Legend of the Braille light
Liudmyla Tutska, a thermal physics engineer from Ukraine, now lives as a refugee in Berlin-Spandau, where she occasionally writes stories and explores German culture. She used to delight her grandchildren with imaginative tales in which they were the heroes. To…
Learning Braille: A Poetic Puzzle
Today’s contribution is an interview with Greek author Eleni Papalampropoulou about her anthology of Greek poetry transcribed into Braille. She explains the background of this project, which aims to promote access to literature for people with visual impairments. In the…