Development, Visual Impairment
Helping Your Blind Baby Develop Through Play
As the parent of a visually impaired child, I'm sure you worry about your baby's development, both physically and cognitively. How can you be sure that you're doing all that...
Toys, Visual Impairment
Choosing the Best Toys for Your Blind Baby
How do you know which toys will work best for your blind baby? Here are some of our favorite toys that are accessible and inexpensive too!
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) FAQ
All your questions about Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) are answered here in one place. Don't see your question? Then just send us an email and we'll get right on it!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment
Ivan’s Christmas Wish List: Gift ideas for kids who are blind
Ivan loves presents and he's really good at picking out the toys he wants. Here is Ivan's wish list for toys and games this year... maybe you can find some...
Schools for the Blind, Visual Impairment
Foundation for Blind Children
FBC services for infants, up to age three, are provided in the family home with the goal of educating and empowering parents to facilitate optimal learning and development of their...
Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
Feelif is making photos and the environment more accessible for kids who are blind!
Feelif just released two applications that will help blind and visually impaired users have a better understanding of their surroundings and of photos.
Education, Special Needs
How Statewide School Testing Discriminates Against Special Needs Students
Is it always appropriate to test students, even those with severe disabilities? And can standardized tests be considered discriminatory, even when alternative testing options are offered to special needs students?
Music Play
Skwitch: A new way to make music
The Skwitch is an accessible device that connects to your iPhone, turning your phone into a music making machine with coding and accessibility features too!
Giveaways
Taptilo Braille Starter Kit Giveaway!
Enter to win a braille starter kit. Each kit comes with one braille block keychain and a set of braille learning materials in both print and braille.
Education
ABCmouse: A Unique Learning Experience
A fun, engaging and customizable learning platform for kids as young as toddlers through to the second grade.
Parenting, Product Reviews
Our Favorite Long-Lasting High Chair
How to choose the best wooden high chair for your baby without waisting your time or your money. We'll show you how to make your dollar really count when buying...
Parenting, Product Reviews
Graco Electric Nasal Aspirator Review
Until you can figure out how to blow your own nose, colds are just miserable things. The electric nasal aspirator from Graco makes it easier to clean baby's nose!
Assistive Technology, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Feelif: The Accessible Tactile Tablet for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Feelif is a tactile tablet that is able to combine native features of the Samsung tablet, like vibrations and the built-in screenreader, with a tactile surface to create a whole...
Product Reviews
The Essential Special Needs Seating Solution
The Yogibo is the perfect seating solution for special needs kids! I've heard people talk about it for years, but I only recently looked into buying one. Why'd I wait...
Support
When Your Special Needs Support Group is Anything but Supportive (and 5 Tips to Get it Back on Track)
Moms yelling at each other certainly isn't a new thing, but online support groups can take it to a whole new level! Find tips on how to keep your special...