Today, we are pleased to present a small but fine contribution: a heartfelt homage to Braille, penned by Christa Groth from Germany. In the form of a poem, she expresses her appreciation for this ingenious writing system. Braille 200 warmly…
Pelletbraille
From the circle around the Braille200 editorial team comes a new form of Braille writing art. We present: Pelletbraille. In the first image, you see a wooden board lying in the grass. On top of it, pellets, the kind used…
Dots from the past
Monday – for many, the most dreadful day of the week. And yes, we completely understand that. But do you know what really helps when the start of the week feels tough? A little story that immediately brings a wide…
Connected in Braille
Today, phone lines are likely buzzing and online servers working overtime in many countries around the world! Can you guess why? In numerous nations, today is Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate and thank the mothers who have shaped us,…
Braille Resources in Your Language
Louis Braille originally introduced his system of tactile writing in French. Over time, materials about Braille became available in German, English, and other languages as well. Today, Braille is shared and promoted worldwide through books, magazines, podcasts, videos, live shows,…
Seeing with the Fingers, Living with the Heart
It is with great joy that we present a special script for a play that focuses on the life of Louis Braille, his perception, and of course, the Braille script. The script has been generously provided to us by the…
Brailly Dancing: Nobody puts Braille in a corner
It’s time for another video, don’t you think? Judith Faltl from the Vocational Training Centre Würzburg has something very special for us. Just this much: Today, Braille will be danced! A big thank you from Braille 200 to Judith for…
Warm from Heart to Toe
So far, our monthly winners have gifted us with canvas art, autobiographical texts and lyrical pieces that truly warmed our hearts. Our April winner goes even a step further and warms not only our hearts but also our feet and…
Winners and bookworms
Today, we have two exciting announcements to share with you: a preview of one of our upcoming themed weeks, where you’ll have the chance to take part again – and the reveal of our March prize winner. To keep the…
There can be many, part 2: Writing competition in Austria
Last week, your creative Elfchen poems truly impressed us. But of course, we’re not the only ones celebrating 200 years of Braille: the Austrian Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSVÖ) is also inviting you to showcase your literary…