When someone goes on a journey, they might go looking for Braille. That’s exactly what Susanna Halme did on her recently completed trip and today she shares her experiences with us. Many thanks to our dear Braillepathfinder Susanna, for the…
A faithful companion
In today’s post, Rosel Kohlmeier talks about the many areas of her life that are inextricably linked to Braille, and I’m sure many of us will recognize ourselves in some of her experiences. Thank you, Rosel, for your apt examples,…
Braille on Europe’s Grand Stage
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…
Amsterdam day, Thomas Friehoff
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 hear…
Dots That Shape a Life
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…
Everyone needs Braille ….. and water
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…
Different countries, different cheese toasts
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…
Secretly, quietly, and discreetly
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…
The right tool for the job
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…
Braille work in transition
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…