Why Music and Multisensory Learning Matter for Blind Children
When we think about accessibility for blind children, we often focus on academics, technology, mobility, or daily living skills. But music, rhythm, touch, movement, and creativity are just as important. These experiences help children connect emotionally with the world around them and often become powerful pathways for communication, learning, and joy.
Recently, I was invited by Prof. Mihaela Aurora Christi to record a short video message for a presentation in Romania focused on tactile and visualized music education for blind and deaf children. Over the past year, Prof. Christi and I have collaborated on a series of articles exploring Braille literacy, tactile art, multisensory learning, and accessible music education.
In this short video, recorded at home with my son Ivan beside me, I share some thoughts as both a parent and the founder of WonderBaby.org about why Braille still matters, why multisensory learning is so valuable, and why creativity should never be considered an “extra” in the lives of disabled children.
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