The Sound of Colors
The Sound of Colors tells the story of a young girl who is losing her sight and goes on a journey of discovery. Available at Amazon.
Resources
A Board Book Showing Kids Wearing Glasses
This board book, titled “Glasses,” features very young children wearing real glasses. A great first picture book for kids who wear glasses and want to see other kids like themselves.
EasySwitch Helps Kids Access Computer Games
EasySwitch gives young children and those with learning disabilities easier ability to play computer games with switch access. You can even get these switches in a wireless version!
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a campus for ages 6 through 21 and support services for birth through transition from high school.
Undiagnosed Diseases Network
The NIH has established an Undiagnosed Diseases Network to link research sites across the country and develop diagnoses and treatments for rare diseases.
Accessible Playgrounds
This NPR site provides a list of accessible playgrounds as well as the background behind the hows and whys of making playgrounds accessible to all.
SafeSpaces: Safe Rooms and Safe Beds for Kids with Special Needs
SafeSpaces custom makes living and sleeping spaces for children with special needs, such as autism or other issues. These spaces can be beds or entire rooms that are safe and padded.
64oz Games: Accessible Games for Blind Players
Making games accessible to everyone by creating add-on kits to make games work for anyone with blindness or visual impairment.
CVI Teacher: Sharing Ideas About Cortical Visual Impairment
This blog on educational information around Cortical Visual Impairment is written by a Teacher of the Visually Impaired with a specialty in CVI.
Video Introducing Braille to Parents
This YouTube video from Sensory Sun is an eight-minute introduction to braille geared toward parents.
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Georgia School for the Blind is located in Macon, Georgia, and serves the needs of Georgia’s blind population, with or without additional disabilities.
Black Book of Colors
The Black Book of Colors uses raised illustrations, braille letters and imaginative descriptions to give sighted people a glimpse into the world of the blind. This is a great book for young children who have a blind sibling!
SAMi: Sleep Monitor that Detects Seizures
The SAMi is a new device that lets parents monitor children with sleep issues while not having to be right in the room themselves. It’s an infrared device that is placed in the child’s bedroom and connected wirelessly to an iOS device, such as an iPod or iPhone.
AFO Socks
A great resource for anyone who uses AFOs, this site sells socks for both children and teens in a variety of colors. Yes, AFO socks in different colors and patterns!
Anova Education and Behavior Services
Anova is a Northern California non-profit K-12 school and treatment center specializing in children with autism and related social, emotional, and behavioral needs.