Math and Science
Find ideas for creating accessible math and science activities designed for children with special needs of all abilities.
Math and Science
Simple Science Experiments: Sink or Float?
Will it sink or will it float? This is a simple science experiment that is completely accessible for children who are blind or visually impaired. And it's fun too!
Math and Science
Plants Get Thirsty Too! How watering plants can teach new skills
What can your child who is blind learn through watering plants? Lots! Watering can be an opportunity to count leaves, talk about the plants, squeeze water bottles, fill bottles and...
Assistive Technology, Math and Science
3D Printed Pictures of Space
Astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore are working on a project creating 3D images of photos taken by the Hubble Telescope for people who are visually impaired.
Math and Science
Learning About Hot and Cold
In this experiment we learn about HOT and COLD! This is a great way to encourage your child to touch, think and explore. It's also a wonderful activity to encourage...
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Independence Science for Visually Impaired Students
Independence Science strives to create science classrooms that exhibit the full integration of students with disabilities. They provide matrerials, resources and advice that may not be available through a local...
Math and Science
Have You Ever Wanted to Touch a Tiger?
The Oregon Zoo has an amazing program that allows blind students to visit the veterinary clinic and interact with large (and often dangerous) animals while anesthetized.
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Reach for the Stars! Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students
Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students is a week long camp that takes place at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, coordinated by teachers for the...
Math and Science
“Just One!” The Beginnings of One-to-One Correspondence
Many people think of learning to count as the basic, beginning math skill to teach to children. Even before a child can learn to count, she must master the pre-math...
Math and Science
Fun & Accessible Math & Number Activities!
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...
Math and Science
Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
NASA has created a tactile book about the moon titled Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters. You can also download the text or audio versions of the book for free...
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Out-of-Sight Science Experiments
Scientists Dr. Lillian A. Rankel and Marilyn Winograd have written 32 step-by-step experiments for blind youngsters to do at home with family and friends.
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
4 Creative Ways to Teach Blind Kids about Animals
Here are some fun and creative ways to teach your blind child about the animal kingdom. Have you ever thought about touching a real shark at a science museum?