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Find out about the relationship between autism and vision impairments in the latest issue of JVIB (Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness) from AFB (American Foundation for the Blind).
Shared by Amber Bobnar on May 20, 2011 in Parenting, Special Education | Add new comment
American printing House for the Blind (APH), provider of educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired, sponsored a video contest to celebrate their happy customers. This post refers to a contest which occurred in the past.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on May 16, 2011 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | Add new comment
Japanese researchers have used embryonic stem cells to grow retinas in a test tube.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on May 16, 2011 in Medicine | Add new comment
Listen to this song about the Perkins Brailler. It's a song about moving forward, learning about the world in alternative ways, and educating our kids.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Apr 29, 2011 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | Add new comment
The popular FOX TV show Bones recently aired an episode featuring a storyline involving LCA where a couple discover they are carriers of the disorder.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Apr 29, 2011 in Fun & Games, Videos | Add new comment
Europe has just approved a device developed by Second Sight Medical and they are working on getting FDA approval in the US.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Apr 29, 2011 in Medicine, Technology, Videos | 3 Comments Add new comment
A new webcast from the Perkins School for the Blind is all about creating effective sleep strategies to help young children with vision impairments learn to sleep on a proper schedule.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Apr 29, 2011 in Parenting, Videos | Add new comment
Enter to win "Drawing with Your Brailler," a book that shows you how to make images with your brailler, from the simple to the intricate, that you can play with for fun or give out as birthday and holiday cards.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Mar 14, 2011 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 17 Comments Add new comment
In this video Elizabeth Torrey, Speech and Language Pathologist in the Early Learning Center at Perkins School for the Blind, talks about the use of tangible symbols in helping children with multiple disabilities, including blindness and deafblindness, to develop and achieve communication skills.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Mar 10, 2011 in Compensatory Skills, Videos | Add new comment
Please join us for the 28th regional conference for families of children with visual impairments including those with additional disabilities or deafblindness ages birth-seven years.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Mar 09, 2011 in Conferences | Add new comment
The new print/braille book club selection from NBP this month is Dooby Dooby Moo by Doreen Cronin. We love Duck for President, so we're pretty excited about checking this one out.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Mar 08, 2011 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | Add new comment
"Disable Bullying" is a national campaign to address the specific vulnerability of children with special needs. Actress Lauren Potter of ABC's Glee appears in this public service announcement for the AbilityPath effort.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Feb 15, 2011 in Parenting, Videos | Add new comment
Amazing Israel, Canada Israel Experience, and the Perkins School for the Blind are excited to announce a unique Taglit-Birthright Israel trip for young adults who are blind.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Feb 15, 2011 in Fun & Games | Add new comment
Information on a lecture on retinoblastoma on the campus of Watertown's Perkins School for the Blind is attached. Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that develops in early childhood and progresses rapidly. This post refers to a lecture series which occurred in the past.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Feb 10, 2011 in Conferences, Medicine | Add new comment
Enter to win a package of fun musical toys for your visually impaired child from Mud Pie Productions.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Feb 07, 2011 in Fun & Games | 31 Comments Add new comment
Performer Debbie Cavalier gets everyone into the act in her singalong albums by Debbie and Friends. Rhythm and rhyme make these songs interactive events! Kids love to sing along with other kids, and the driving back beat makes these tracks appeal to the whole family. This post refers to a giveaway promotion which is now closed.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Feb 07, 2011 in Fun & Games | 19 Comments Add new comment
If you're the parent of a child with LCA you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about a new telephone support group organized by The Jewish Guild for the Blind.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 29, 2011 in Support | Add new comment
Guest poster Sonja Biggs encourages bonding with your blind baby through infant massage. This post includes a video of one technique featured on the pregnancy show. This technique is not exclusive to infants with visual impairment.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 21, 2011 in Parenting, Videos | 3 Comments Add new comment
Andrew's mom, Jackie, created this video of her son using the features on his new iPad for her school district administration.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 21, 2011 in Accessibility, Compensatory Skills, Special Education, Technology, Videos | Add new comment
Our 2011 look at Amazon's ebook reader, Kindle, concerned the plug-in for PC Accessibility. Take a look at our current Technology postings or use the search feature for Kindle II's text-to-voice capability.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 20, 2011 in Accessibility, Braille & Literacy, Technology | Add new comment
National Braille Press makes braille valentines. A fun surprise for braille readers to find in their valentine basket, and a great way for braille readers to share the code with their friends and classmates.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 11, 2011 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | Add new comment
Fans of Leeny & Tamara will enjoy this audio interview that tells the story of how their song "It's Cool to Be You" was written. Their studio recordings bring us inside the writing process.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 05, 2011 in Fun & Games | Add new comment
The Perkins Activity & Resource Guide is known around the world as the most valuable resource any teacher can use to engage children who are blind or visually impaired. The ideas and activities in the guide can also be used at home to help sustain skills and engage families in the educational process. This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 05, 2011 in Special Education | 35 Comments Add new comment
You have spent a long time getting your blind child ready for school. Is the school ready for your child? Help your school environment, your family, and your IEP team advocate for all the accommodations -- practical and emotional -- that will support children with visual impairments. This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 05, 2011 in Fun & Games, Special Education | 13 Comments Add new comment
Discovery Toys released a large-size (7 inch) Tangiball featuring the same squishy-bumpy-squeaky appeal of the 4-inch toy. The large size has an added bonus of a strawberry scent! This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 05, 2011 in Fun & Games | 23 Comments Add new comment
Singer-songwriter Jay Mankita performs music for children of all ages, on educational topics like nutrition and ecology. Jeff Jam is a musician whose sing-along songs have been featured at events all over the Boston-Metro area. This post contains links to individual songs for purchase, or for an entire CD by these talented performers. This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 05, 2011 in Fun & Games | 14 Comments Add new comment
Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) specializes in the development of cellular therapies for all sorts of conditions, including retinal disorders like Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy (SMD) and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Our medicine and technology departments cover the latest news.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 04, 2011 in Medicine, Technology | Add new comment
When you hear the term "bionic eye," it is likely being used to describe the retinal microchip, an implant that is returning vision to some patients. We recap progress being made with a dozen patients in Europe.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Jan 04, 2011 in Medicine, Technology | Add new comment
Get to know new dad Ryan Knighton as he gets to know his newborn daughter in this humbly brave memoir of parenthood and blindness. This post includes a link to This American Life's story about Knighton for an episode entitle "Neighborhood Watch."
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 23, 2010 in Parenting | 1 Comment Add new comment
We spotlight National Braille Press, and some of our favorite braille books, toys, and puzzles. Links to the NBP's Free Braille Book Club can also be found here. This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended. This post also references several items sold by external links, which may no longer be available.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 60 Comments Add new comment
Perkins Panda is the literacy skills kit produced by Perkins Products. The full kit, nearly $95 in value, was a 2010 Holiday giveaway! This post refers to a giveaway promotion which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 115 Comments Add new comment
Our holiday giveaway contest featured the APH tactile book "That's Not My Bear," about a lost teddy bear. Children learn tactile information processing by looking for the right bear. This post refers to a giveaway which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 36 Comments Add new comment
A holiday giveaway contest offers a set of Braille Blocks by Uncle Goose toys. Solid wood alphabet blocks featuring braille and finger spelling as well as Roman alphabet, printed and cutout. This post refers to a giveaway which has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 53 Comments Add new comment
We sponsor a giveaway of a Seedlings tote bag, containing three popular tactile board book titles. This post refers to a giveaway event that has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Braille & Literacy, Fun & Games | 26 Comments Add new comment
We sponsor a giveaway of a holiday CD by Leena and Tamara, a singer/songwriter duo whose lyrics celebrate the wonder of difference. This post refers to a giveaway event that has ended.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 16, 2010 in Fun & Games | 31 Comments Add new comment
Oliver Sacks is the author of several books exploring complex neurology cases he has encountered in his medical practice. The Mind's Eye has a personal point of view as it involves Dr. Sacks' own experience with vision loss.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Nov 01, 2010 in Compensatory Skills, Resources | Add new comment
Sarah J. Blake, creator of the Growing Strong website, discusses the use of the term "transplant" in speaking about eyes. She explains what is and is not possible and provides some clear explanation of how corneas are harvested.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Oct 30, 2010 in Medicine, Parenting | Add new comment
A father of an eight-year-old visually impaired boy created PlushTalk Ornaments, a set of fun, talking Christmas toys. Find out more about these plush stuffed talking ornament toys that attach to a 24" tall soft plush stuffed Christmas trimming tree.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Oct 19, 2010 in Fun & Games | Add new comment
Watch this video from ABC news of a blind ten year old who plays football at his school. Very inspirational!
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Oct 18, 2010 in Fun & Games, Videos | 1 Comment Add new comment
NVDA is a Windows-compatible screen reader in both synthetic speech and braille output that requires no additional hardware and only 50mb of space. The team behind NonVisual Desktop Access for free download on their website, linked here.
Shared by Amber Bobnar on Oct 18, 2010 in Accessibility, Technology | Add new comment