Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Kid-Friendly Halloween Songs
Did you know that there are some amazing kids musicians creating new Halloween classics that will really get you in the spirit? We've collected our top ten favorites and created...
Schools for the Blind
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind strives to be a statewide leader in services to the blind or visually impaired.
Sleep, Special Needs
SleepSafe Beds: Beautiful Safe Beds for Special Needs Kids
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...
Visual Impairment
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...
Giveaways
Lullaby Music Giveaway
Soothing lullabies are a wonderful way to help kids relax and transition to bed time. We've got two of our all time favorite sleepy time CDs for children.
Communication
A Visit to Audiology
We visit an audiologist to check our blind son's hearing. What will the audiologist do? What can we learn?
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
No Therapies for a Month? Taking the Summer Off with Your Special Needs Child
When kids are out of school and therapies slow down, what do you do? Do you plan a vacation? Spend more time fishing with dad? Or feel guilty that your...
Toys
Battat Sound Puzzle Box
Every time you place a block in the correct hole, it slowly falls down the chute and makes a unique noise, so for kids with vision impairments there's some added...
Toys
Lamaze Chime Garden Musical Toy
Each flower makes a musical chime with just a soft tap. It's a very sweet sounding toy that doesn't take too much pressure to activate. It's a great way to...
Toys
Octotunes Musical Toy
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...
Toys
Spin & Learn Top
The Spin & Learn Top is a simple toy that spins and lights up when you hit the plunger. The movement and lights are great for kids with low vision...
Toys
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...
Giveaways
Schlori Swim Cushions Giveaway
Getting your child in the water is an amazing gift. If you're looking for a fun, safe, and comfortable flotation device for your child, then you'll want to enter to...
Braille and Literacy
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...
Communication
Planning the Day with Object Calendars
Creating a plan and a tangible system of communication is the best way to help your child deal with transitions. Using an object calendar or a schedule box can ease...