Lindy van der Merwe

I am a stay-at-home mum of two, interested in and passionate about people and life in general. I created the Accessible Origami Project in 2009. It is a site dedicated to making the art of origami accessible to those who are unable to make use of visual instruction methods.

Lindy van der Merwe
A colorful illustration showing a flat orange square with tactile textures, an arrow pointing right, and a cube with textured faces in teal, yellow, and red, representing the transition from 2D to 3D.

Math and Science

From 2D to 3D: Teaching Geometry to Blind Students Through Origami

Discover how origami can help blind and low-vision students explore 2D and 3D shapes through touch, building spatial reasoning and creativity with this fun, accessible teaching tool.

Colorful paper shapes on a white background.

Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment

Using Origami to Teach Blind and Low-Vision Students Basic Shapes

It's critical that children who are blind should be exposed to 2D as well as 3D shapes and concepts on a practical level and at a young age.

Family working on origami together.

Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment

10 Ways To Help Your Blind or Visually Impaired Child Get Started With Origami

Find tips for parents on introducing and getting started with origami with their children who are blind or visually impaired.

A boy with glasses folding a large paper for origami.

Tactile Arts and Crafts

10 Surprising Ways Origami Can Empower Blind Children

Accessible origami presents a myriad of benefits for blind children. Learn how to get started with this paper folding craft!