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Hide toys and shapes under sugar then use a paint brush to find them. This is a fun and easy sensory game - and find tips on how to make it more accessible for kids with low vision!
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Sue Rawley's son, Aaron, is graduating high school and looking at colleges. Sue talks about this transition and how you can prepare your blind child for independence now.
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Kimberly will show you how to create a simple tactile photo book for your visually impaired child. You don't need to have extensive crafting skills to make a nice story to share with your kids!
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Daria shows you how to make morris bells, a folk music tradition from England and the British Isles. Making the bells is easy and dancing with them is fun!
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Have you ever wanted to organize a staff appreciation day for your child's teachers but don't know where to start? Catherine Rose gives tips and advice on how to create an event to remember!
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Connor and Finley are two kids who are learning to read using the free service from Bookshare. They get free accessible books that they can access through their iPads.
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Lesley Potgieter writes about reaching a child who cannot speak. Our ability to communicate via speech is the way the world accepts and interprets us, but Lesley argues that we need be more open minded when interacting with nonverbal people.
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Kimberly Schildbach writes about her family's journey to bring two special children into their homes. She gives advice to other parents interested in adopting a special needs child.
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Enter ton win a copy of Ethan Rossiter's new children's CD, Magic Watermelon. Giveaway ends May 23, 2013.
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Enter to win a copy of Paul Spring's new family folk-rock CD, Home of Song. Giveaway ends May 23rd.
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Teach your blind child about the world through direct interaction! This is called "concept development" and through hands on learning they can learn about textures, sizes, nature... all sorts of things!
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Enter to win a copy of DidiPop's new amazing lullaby CD, Bunny in the Moon. Winners will be asked to write a short review of the CD after listening to it. Giveaway ends May 23rd, 2013.
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Crawling and climbing are two very important developmental milestones for babies and children who are blind. Some babies may skip these steps or reach them later than their typically developing peers, but there are many ways you can encourage crawling and climbing. Susan Lowry, COMS, explains how.
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Sue Rawley gives advice on helping your blind child grow up to be as independent as possible. Her son Aaron is about to graduate high school and move on to college!
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Mr. SMART Brailler is taking a trip around the U.S. and wants to come visit you! We are choosing 6 families to be visited by the SMART Brailler and one family will be chosen to keep it. Find out how to enter and how to vote for your favorite family.
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Getting your blind child outside and moving around in the community can help them develop motor skills as well as Orientation and Mobility skills. Susan Shier Lowry (COMS, CTVI) gives you tips on how to make this work!
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Did you know that math can be fun and that preschool math activities can be made accessible? Here is a list of five fun activities that will teach your child numbers and basic math skills and can also be easily adapted for blind kids!
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If you're the parent of a child with medical complexities you're probably feeling pretty stressed. Catherine gives you advice on how to keep your medical records organized so you can feel more in control!
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Students who are blind or deafblind, with or without additional disabilities, are eligible for free school supplies and equipment that will help them access curriculum or develop self help skills. Find out how to access these funds!
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Enter to win a collection of three video games designed specifically for blind preschoolers! This contest for the PizzaGames Baby Bear Edition video games ends March 14th 2013.
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Enter to win the NogginStik, a neat developmental light-up rattle! Giveaway ends March 14th, 2013.
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What fun is a dyed Easter egg if you can't see it? We've collected the best tactile Easter crafts from around the internet. Have fun making threaded Easter eggs or paper flowers with your blind child this year!
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With just a tray, some uncooked rice and a few hidden plastic easter eggs you can create a fun sensory game for your blind child. We'll give you some ideas for games you can play, too!
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My Talking Picture Board app, from Little Bear Sees, helps children with CVI learn how to locate and recognize two dimensional images.
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Lesley Potgieter writes about how it can be difficult to live up to mainstream standards as a person with disabilities. She encourages parents to help their children create their own standards and live life on their own terms.
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What's better than a soothing bath at the end of the day? How about a soothing bath with all natural lavender and meadowsweet oils to help calm and relax your child? Enter to win this Calming Gift Set from Babo Botanicals. Giveaway ends February 14th, 2013.
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Enter to win a copy of Justin Roberts' new lullaby CD. Having a relaxing collection of music that you can turn to when you need to calm your child is a must for any parent. Giveaway ends February 14th, 2013.
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Enter to win a copy of the Goodnight Moon to Touch Kit from National Braille Press. You'll get the book plus tactile illustrations! Giveaway ends February 14th, 2013.
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Shannon Gardner writes about her son, Kekoa, and his relationship with his younger sister Oliana, who is blind. She writes about how it can be difficult to have a disabled sibling, but also points out how hard her son works to connect with his sister.
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Make Marshmallow Chanukah Dreidels with a pretzel stick, a marshmallow, a dab of frosting and a hershey's kiss. Yum!
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Looking for accessible Christmas activities for blind and disabled kids? Here are 10 fun sensory Christmas crafts!
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Everyone knows that mixing applesauce and cinnamon creates an aromatic dough that can be turned into ornaments that smell so lovely! But did you know that you can add cloves to create braille letters on your ornaments?
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This recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Chex Mix is easy, delicious and perfect for Christmas snacking or gifts. It's also a fun and simple way to get your child involved in the kitchen!
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Learn how to create a Christmas ornament out of Apple Jacks, a pipe cleaner and a mini candy cane. This is a great fine motor activity and a fun craft for children who are blind.
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A simple recipe for Christmas Tree Brownies that is a great baking activity for children who are blind or multiply disabled.
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This tactile Christmas tree craft is great for blind children or children with multiple disabilities. It's easy and accessible and you can also change the ornaments on your tree throughout the season!
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Our holiday giveaways this year are better then ever! Enter to win over a dozen amazing books and toys for blind babies and children!
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Enter to win a collection of children's Christmas music and book! These are our favorites: Ben Rudnick & Friends' It's Santa Claus and the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in print/braille. Giveaway ends December 10th, 2012. This giveaway is now closed.
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This giveaway is for two braille-only books that would make great gifts for older kids who are avid readers: Sites Unseen: Traveling the World Without Sight and Louise Braille: A Touch of Genius. Giveaway ends December 10, 2012. This giveaway is now closed.
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Enter to win funny books in braille from National Braille Press: Totally Silly Jokes and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Giveaway ends December 10, 2012. This giveaway is now closed.
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