For the sixth time, on 4TH of January 2024, the whole world celebrates Braille as one of the most important communication tools for blind people. World Braille day was announced by the United Nations in 2018 and has been celebrated…
Braille: intangible cultural heritage of humanity
(Admin) Translated text: This document illustrates the need to complete the application for the learning and use of Braille to be included in UNESCO’s inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, which is currently being drafted under Joel Hardy’s…
EBU video promotion of Braille in eight languages
In September 2022, the Braille Working Group of EBU performed in the video The Importance of Braille. The video was published in December 2022 in English and, until July 2023, has reached nearly 900 views on YouTube. To bring the…
2023 Braille Literacy Canada Symposium: Boundless Braille
On 2ND of June 2023, Braille Literacy Canada is hosting very interesting conference Boundless Braille. The applications are now being accepted. 💵 The conference costs 20$ for non-affiliated, free for members and affiliates. For further information, check the programme full…
🚮 Labelling of the rubbish bins in braille or tactile graphics 🚮
During the 2023 World Braille Day we have been informed about tens of promotional activities and articles. All the braillists and the public are receiving more and more information about how important brail is. We’ve read a bit about the…
Expert discussions in Madrid, september 2022
The EBU Braille Workgroup had its annual meeting in Madrid in september 2022. During this meeting many braille experts met in very interesting discussions. Although the discussions were not broadcasted and are not available in audio or video format, we…
Video: The importance of Braille (by the Braille workgroup of European Blind Union)
The Braille Workgroup of European Blind Union created a video about the importance of the braille in every day of blind people. EBU video – the importance of Braille – can be found on the EBU’s website, under Braille promotion…
Braille signage on lift button panels
The Spanish Braille Commission (CBE, Comisión Braille Española) has published the English translation of a technical document aimed at lift manufacturers. The intention is to provide guidance on how to include braille characters in lift panels in an effective way.…
Braille labelling on consumer products
Braille labelling on consumer products In the Spanish Braille Commission we give advice to companies that label their products in braille in our country. In order To make this possible, we have a document where you can find information…
Basic Positions of the European Blind Union on Braille
EBU publishes here basic statements on Braille. They contain the access to literacy for blind children as early as possible, the access to Braille books and Braille displays as well as information in Braille in public spaces. Statement on Access…