At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and Now

Tactile Tools, Livingbraille, and Monarch Musings

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In this episode of At Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now, Chris dives into the world of tactile literacy with highlights from the Braille 200 Project at livingbraille.eu, sharing fascinating finds like Braille art, adapted games, accessible kitchen tools, and thoughtful articles on Braille display selection.

You’ll also hear about:

  • A hands-on filming experience with The Blind Kitchen, where every product label includes Braille.
  • Exploring tactile graphics using the APH Monarch, from icons on an iPhone home screen to flags, maps, and even Star Wars characters.
  • Tips for creating accessible graphics, understanding visual perspectives as a blind person, and labeling your own tactile creations.
  • Reflections on how Braille enhances daily independence—whether labeling kitchen tools or learning state shapes.

    • To explore the Braille 200 project mentioned in this episode, visit:

    livingbraille.eu/author/braille-200

    Have feedback or want to share your Braille story? Email [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!

    The Blind Kitchen
    Braille 200

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    At Your Fingertips - Braille Then and NowBy Chris Cooke