Education
Find resources for parents interested in supporting their child's educational needs, from reading and literacy to math and science.
Filter by: Braille and Literacy, IEPs, iPad Apps and Accessibility, Math and Science
iPad Apps and Accessibility
Peekaboo Barn App Review
Eric Jerman, COMS, reviews the popular iPad app Peekaboo Barn. He explains how the app works and why it's ideal for young children learning simple fine motor skills. He also...
Braille and Literacy
Teaching Braille Reading and Writing
Lucia Hasty and Perkins School for the Blind have developed this webcast that discusses how to teach braille reading and writing to blind children. The video is in seven parts...
IEPs
7 Powerful IEP Strategies
Jennie shares her strategies for a successful IEP meeting for parents of children how are blind or have vision impairments.
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...
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Out-of-Sight Science Experiments
Scientists Dr. Lillian A. Rankel and Marilyn Winograd have written 32 step-by-step experiments for blind youngsters to do at home with family and friends.
Braille and Literacy
Goodnight Moon to Touch with Braille and Tactile Graphics
NBP asked artist Irma Goldberg to re-create important images mentioned in the text of Goodnight Moon, like the bowl of mush, the comb, the mittens, and so forth. Now Goodnight...
Braille and Literacy
Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund (MBTF)
America's largest and most advanced producer of braille and tactile resources transcribes traditional texts, graphics, legal documents, users manuals and more. Download their PDF catalog for their current titles.
IEPs
IEP Resources for Children with Albinism
NOAH provides parents and educators of school aged children with albinism with resource information that will aid them in formulating their child’s IEP.
Braille and Literacy
ReadBooks! Braille Literacy Program
ReadBooks! is a national children's braille literacy program encouraging families with blind children to read print/braille books together.
Braille and Literacy
Learning Ally (Recording for the Blind)
Formerly known as Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Learning Ally produces audio-format textbooks for students of all ages.
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Hungry Fingers Tactile Toys & Graphics
Hungry Fingers educational tools are designed to give visually impaired children the confidence that with poor vision, or even without sight, they can be in command of the space around...
Braille and Literacy
Bookshare: An Accessible Online Library
Bookshare is an online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. Members with visual impairments can listen to books by using a text-to-speech synthesized voice, read books in...
Braille and Literacy
Paths to Literacy for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
A literacy site from Perkins and TSBVI designed to assist educators and families in their quest to provide literacy experiences for their children who are blind or visually impaired.
Braille and Literacy
The Best Braille Children’s Book Resources on the Internet
We'll show you the best places to find braille children's books, coloring books, and learning kits - and many of them are free!
Braille and Literacy
Ten Tips to Help You Teach Yourself Braille
Maybe your child is just getting ready to begin learning Braille or maybe your blind infant is years away from phonics lessons but you want to get a head start....
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
4 Creative Ways to Teach Blind Kids about Animals
Here are some fun and creative ways to teach your blind child about the animal kingdom. Have you ever thought about touching a real shark at a science museum?
Education, Visual Impairment
Six Reasons to Homeschool Your Blind Child
I asked a group of parents who homeschool their blind children to explain to me why they thought homeschool was the best option.
Braille and Literacy
Beginning Braille Skills
Young braille readers need exposure to reading materials at an early age. Here are some simple things you can do now to help get your blind baby off to a...
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Melissa & Doug Puzzles with Braille
Amazon now carries hand-crafted wooden sound puzzles from Melissa & Doug with braille! Choose from Farm Animals, Zoo Animals, Pets, Talking Shapes, and Vehicles.
Braille and Literacy
Print and Braille Name Labels!
Learn about Bumpy Name and their fun and useful tactile print and Braille name labels for cups and other items for blind children.
Braille and Literacy
APH’s On the Way to Literacy Book
Check out On the Way to Literacy, a publication of American Printing House for the Blind (APH). This handbook encourages parents and teachers to begin literacy training early with children...
Braille and Literacy
Talking Books Q&A: Learning about the U.S. National Library Service
Learn about the U.S. National Library Service and their Talking Books Program, a free service for blind and physically handicapped Americans.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Works
Braille Works is the leader in creating and distributing reading materials for people that are Legally Blind or have a Visual Impairment.
Braille and Literacy
BRL Braille Children’s Books
BRL places clear brailled tape over the printed text to provide brailled books at an affordable cost. Most titles are under $10.