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Assistive Technology Blog
Learn about assistive technology for people with reading disabilities, low vision, blindness and other disabilities that make reading, writing and other tasks difficult. Written by someone who uses assistive technology to read and write.http://www.bdmtech.blogspot.com/
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Rainbow Sound Blocks
Each transparent block in this set contains different types of beads so each one makes a different sound which is great for kids learning to play with auditory cues. For children with usable vision, the bright colors are very attractive plus these blocks look great on a light table!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005BHUU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Through the Eyes of Liam
A parent's perspective about raising a visually impaired child with Ocular Albinism. Journey through diagnosis, appointments, vision therapy sessions and more. http://www.throughliamseyes.blogspot.com
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Wikki Stix for the Sight-Impaired
Wikki Stix are an easy way to create tactile graphics, assist with O & M training, map concepts, music lessons, daily living skills and much more. Since they adhere to almost any smooth surface with just fingertip pressure, they are easy to use to provide a raised line effect.http://www.wikkistix.com/sight_impaired.php
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Skylar Covich Using Braille Note to make a Presentation
Skylar Covich has a BS from St. Mary's College of California and a Master's of Political Science from UCSB. Skylar is now a PhD Student at the University of California Santa Barbara. This Clip is Skylar making a presentation introduction at the Political Science Association Conference at The Palmer House in Chicago on April 12, 2012 using his Braille Note. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SdRC4G2N8
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MIRA Foundation
The MIRA Foundation is totally dedicated to helping disabled individuals by teaming them with dogs bred and fully trained to respond to their adaptation and rehabilitation needs. They also offer a program for children 11 years and older. They are one of the only guide dog agency matching such young children with dogs.http://www.mirausa.org/
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Little Saplings Toys
This company creates high-quality organic wooden toys. Many of their toys are very simple and thus accessible for any child, but our favorite has to be their Organic Wood Braille Alphabet Blocks. Very nice!http://littlesaplingtoys.com/
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Jungle Jive Game
Jungle Jive is a pretty simple game that gets your child up and moving. Each card depicts a different position (some harder to hold than others, there are 3 levels of difficulty) and each player has to mimic the position shown on their card while holding on to an electronic egg. The object is to hold the egg steady and not tip it - or it will laugh at you!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032W05PS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Sound Eggs Sensory Activity
Here's a fun sensory activity that you can play any time of year, but would be especially fun at Easter time: Sound Eggs! Fill each egg with a different object to make different sounds when you shake them. Fill your eggs in pairs so you can play a matching game!http://theiowafarmerswife.blogspot.com/2012/03/sensory-play-sound-eggs.html
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SENSEsational Alphabet Touch & Feel Picture Cards
These unique cards make the alphabet accessible to ALL children, especially those with sensory disabilities. Each of the 26 ABC cards is tactile and includes a word in both Sign Language and Braille, many also have a Scratch n' Sniff feature!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027UWBOO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Paths to Literacy
Paths to Literacy is an online hub for information related to literacy for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities or deafblindness. It includes original content, as well as links to other sites and resources available on the web.http://www.pathstoliteracy.org/
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PlayAbility Toys
PlayAbility Toys creates toys designed specifically for children with visual impairments, hearing impairments, cognitive challenges and other challenges. PlayAbility Toys says that they make "special toys for special kids." From tactile puzzles to big balls with grips that make a cool sound, these guys carry it all. And the best part is they are affordable!http://www.playabilitytoys.com/
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ASL Browser
The American Sign Language Browser allows you to choose any word starting with any letter and watch a short Quick Time video demonstration of that word being signed.http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
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The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It
The Forever Fix is a new book about Corey Haas, a little boy born blind with LCA. The book recounts his experiences with genetic therapy and how the therapy was able to restore his sight.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312681909/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Hatchbacks Footwear
Hatchbacks are shoes designed specifically for children wearing AFO's, DAFO's, and orthotics. The shoes are easy to put on and easy to keep on, but most importantly they look really nice!http://www.hatchbacksfootwear.com/
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Dreaming Fingers (Les Doigts Qui Revent)
Dreaming Fingers is a French organisation set up by parents and teachers that specialises in Tactile Illustrated books. They produce some lovely books which can be adapted to any language.http://Ldqr.org/en/home_page.php
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Little Bear Sees: Tips & Ideas
From the creators of the first app for kids with CVI, Tap-n-See Zoo, comes the Little Bear Sees blog! Here you'll find all sorts of fun ideas for activities and toys for children and babies with CVI, from lights and switches to (my favorite) a trip to the aquarium!http://www.littlebearsees.com/category/tips-ideas/
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Tactile Graphics books and games
This site has some lovely tactile books suitable for young children. They include braille in a language of your choice very accessible and interactive tactile images. http://www.tactilegraphics.co.za
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Puffer Balls
This simple ball is squishy and rubbery and makes a neat noise when you shake it. Great for helping with tactile defensiveness. If your child has light perception, you can get one with a light inside that makes it glow. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ICXLXI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Inclusive Technology
This company creates iPad apps specifically for use with a switch. They are accessible apps for kids with special needs and they are fun too! If you're looking for apps that you can use with your iPad switch, this is the place to go.http://www.inclusive.co.uk/apps
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Moving on from Finger Feeding
Salmon Luke sells bowls, plates, forks and spoons that have been exceptionally well developed for introduction and implementation of self-feeding skills and independent eating.http://www.salmonluke.com
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Early Explorers
This is a program for children age birth to 7 years old. It provides a white cane, instructional DVD, and other resources to help parents assist their children with O&M skills. It is a completely FREE program. http://nfb.org/earlyexplorers
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SAGE Special Education News
SAGE offers a service that grants you FREE access to a number of popular scholarly journals so you can read these articles and find out about the latest research, teaching techniques and clinical trials for yourself.http://www.sagepub.com/newsletters/journals/specialeducation_A.html#articles
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Cindy's Corner
Cindy O’Connell is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired with 36 years of experience working with students who are visually impaired. Here she shares activities that have been adapted to meet the needs of these students.http://www.perkins.org/resources/cindys-corner/
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Never-Ending Stories
Find out about the Never-Ending Stories series on CD. These stories are designed to teach listening skills and comprehension. They're also a wonderful companion on long car rides!http://www.neverendingstories.co.za/
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Now I See What You See
This is an educational tactile art and animal book for blind children. The artist created this book to help introduce visually impaired children to new experiences and expand their media understanding.http://www.nowiseewhatyousee.com/default.asp
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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 from their website.http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/articles/nlsi-partners-nasa-core-braille-book-distr...
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ExerBug Scooter
Another toy recommended by an Occupational Therapist, and this one is good for strengthening upper body muscles and developing trunk control.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042SZ894/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Whack-a-Mole Tower
Find out about this whack-a-mole game that develops hand-eye coordination in kids with low vision. It's fun and there are lots of blinking lights and ringing bells for encouragement!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NBC5MM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Accessible Candy Land!
Learn how to make an accessible version of your kids' Candy Land game that is perfect for children with visual impairments.http://whistlererin.blogspot.com/2011/11/textures.html
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Orientation and Mobility for Children
This site can assist with questions you may have regarding the use of the long white cane, the purpose of the cane, and the importance for individuals who are blind, legally blind or partially sighted to use the cane.http://www.pdrib.com/pages/omkids.php
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Songs from the Baobab: African Lullabies & Nursery Rhymes
Songs from the Baobab is a new collection of African lullaby songs sung in eleven different languages, representing the rich cultures of ten countries from the coasts of Senegal and Mali to the savannahs and forests of Rwanda and the Republic of the Congo.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/2923163796/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Dots & Dogs
Dots & Dogs sells products designed specifically for people with visual impairments, from guide dog gear to braille measuring spoons, but what we really love are the TOYS!http://www.dotsanddogs.com/
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Knots on a Counting Rope
Knots on a Counting Rope is the story of a Native American grandfather talking to his grandson about how he was born and how he has grown. The grandson was born frail and with no vision, but he has gotten stronger and now rides his own horse and has trained her to race.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805054790/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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SleepSafe Beds
SleepSafe Beds are the perfect choice for children who need a large bed with high sides. These beds are sturdy and strong and well-padded for safety. They come with many different options for children with different needs.http://www.sleepsafebed.com/
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Project Forum
Project Forum's goal is to facilitate improved services to children and youth with disabilities by gathering and sharing information that supports changes to policy and practice at the national, state and local levels.http://www.projectforum.org/
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Bavisoft Software
Bavisoft has amazingly and irrevocably changed the computer gaming industry. In place of graphics, their audio games are powered purely with sound imagery, opening a new world of entertainment for the blind and visually impaired.http://bavisoft.com/
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Forum
Visit the PPLVR Forums (Principles and Practice of Low Vision Rehabilitation) where the low vision community can share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, exchange ideas and get advice.http://www.pplvr.com/forum
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Blind Skills Videos
The Washington State School for the Blind has created a series of videos describing how to do simple tasks with little or no vision, such as how to zip a zipper, shave, or tie a shoe.http://www.youtube.com/user/WAStSchBlnd
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BRL Braille Children's Books

Beulah Reimer Legacy (BRL) offers print Braille children's picture books at an affordable cost. BRL's mission is to increase braille...
http://www.beulahreimerlegacy.com
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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.http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/SCIENCEEXP.html
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NBCS
The National Blind Children's Society is a UK-based organization. Their mission is to enable blind and partially sighted children and young people to achieve their educational and recreational goals.http://www.nbcs.org.uk/
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GPS and mobility educational equipment
GPS and talking map software allows the blind traveler to keep the taxi driver honest, enjoy hearing about the sites and businesses being passed or know independently when to get off the bus. http://www.senderogroup.com/
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Great Place for Canes
Advantage Canes is a wonderful organization that also fixes canes, replaces tips and does everything quickly. They can also make specialty canes based on your height.http://www.advantagecanes.com/
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Jumpin' Jr Trampoline
Trampolines are a great way for little ones to gain some confidence on their feet. And this on is small enough for toddlers! Even if your child can't walk or jump, trampolines can still be a fun way to practice standing on uneven ground or even getting a little bounce going.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026HXVQA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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Spin & Learn Top
The Spin & Learn Top is a simple toy that spins and lights up when you hit the plunger. The plunger is big and easy to find and push so babies can get an instant response from the toy, plus the little characters sing and make funny sounds. The movement and lights are great for kids with low vision or CVI.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZN48M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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AbilityPath
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life - through all phases of a child's growth and development.http://www.abilitypath.org/
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Goodnight Moon to Touch
NBP asked artist Irma Goldberg to re-create important images mentioned in the text of Goodnight Moon, like the bowl of mush, the comb, the mittens, and so forth. Now Goodnight Moon is an accessible tactile picture book!http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/GOODMOON.html
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Creative Adaptations for Learning (CAL)
CAL's mission is to make pictures “visible” to people who are blind the way printed words are “readable” through braille. CAL's books and flash cards are wonderful ways to introduce children to tactile graphics and shapes.http://www.cal-s.org/
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Octotunes
Each leg on the octopus plays a different note when squeezed in a very airy and natural sound (this toy is not electronic so the sound is very peaceful). It also gives off a light vanilla scent when you squeeze it. Very soothing and multisensory!http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I2MRMY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wonderba...
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