Education
Find resources for parents interested in supporting their child's educational needs, from reading and literacy to math and science.
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Braille and Literacy
Snizzly Snouts: A Unique Print/Braille Book
An exceptional inclusive print/braille book for sighted and blind kids to read with their ears, to look at with their fingers, to feel with their eyes.
Braille and Literacy, Education
3 Tips for Teaching Young Children with a Visual Impairment How to Become Strong Readers
Here are 3 tips to get your child off to a great start with their braille reading skills. Learn how you can help them become strong readers!
iPad Apps and Accessibility
EDA PLAY ELIS App Review
EDA PLAY ELIS is an iPad app designed for young children who have low vision or CVI and who are learning how to use their vision.
Education, Special Needs
Thoughts from a Preschool Teacher About Teaching a Blind Student
Heidi interviews her son's mainstream preschool teacher and asks her how she prepared to introduce a blind student to her classroom.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Special Needs
5 Ways to Get a Free iPad for Your Special Needs Child!
Just because iPads are cheaper than other pieces of assistive equipment doesn't necessarily make them affordable! Here are five tips on how to get grants and funding for a free...
Education, Special Needs
Transitioning Your Blind Child to Preschool
Megan writes about her daughter, Ava, transitioning from Early Intervention to preschool. Ava attended the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children and has isolated bilateral anophthalmia.
Braille and Literacy
Sign Up for Free Braille Books Every Year from Seedlings
The Seedlings Book Angel Program shares books in braille with visually impaired children in the United States and Canada. Each child receives their choice of three free books when they...
Assistive Technology, Eye Conditions and Syndromes, iPad Apps and Accessibility
The “Big 3 Tool Kit” for Children with CVI: PLUS the 20 Best CVI-Friendly iPad Apps!
Children with CVI often prefer clear, crisp images with little background clutter. They respond well to high contrast, bright colors (especially yellow or red), movement and LIGHTS!
iPad Apps and Accessibility
Top 10 iPad & iOS9 Accessibility Features
Apple's iPad is supposed to be very accessible for kids with special needs, but you might need help setting it up so your child can use it properly.
Education, Special Needs
Diagnostic Evaluations help guide educational plans for blind students
Perkins School offers diagnostic evaluations for blind and visually impaired children ages 3-22.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Our 20 Favorite iPad Apps for Kids with CVI
The iPad is very interactive and easily tailored to suit the needs of kids with CVI, if you have the right apps. Here are our favorites!
Education, Special Needs
Funding Accessible Learning Tools in 4 Easy Steps
The problem isn't that you need to find the perfect learning tool for your child... the problem is finding a way to afford the perfect learning tool for your child!
IEPs
5 Tips for a Stress-Free IEP Transition
IEPs can be daunting, especially that first one when your child is turning three. Check out these tips to help keep yourself calm and on track!
Braille and Literacy
Make Your Own Braille Alphabet Tubs
Make your own braille alphabet tubs using print/braille blocks and tactile items from around your home.
Adoption, Education
Transitioning an Adopted Child to School
Ellen writes about adopting her visually impaired son, Edy, and how they focused on helping him acclimate to his new home and family while also thinking about how they would...
Braille and Literacy
Do Blind Kids Still Need to Learn Braille?
From screen readers like JAWS on your computer or VoiceOver on your iPhone to audio books and MP3s, there are multiple ways to listen to words rather than read them,...
Education, Special Needs
When our school gave up on my special needs son
Are you a parent of a special needs child whose school isn't working hard enough to help him reach his goals? A message to you: Never give up.
Education
Is Early Intervention Always the Best Approach for a Blind Baby?
Anastasia writes about her daughter Lydia, who has anophthalmia. Lydia is still a baby and Anastasia has decided that Early Intervention services are not helping Lydia develop so she's opting...
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Winter Holidays Braille Book List
Find out where you can access your favorite holiday books including the classics in accessible braille and audio formats for children who are blind.
Braille and Literacy, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Braille Stickers for iOS Messaging
Check out these Braille Stickers for iOS Messaging available for download through Sensory Sun.
Math and Science
Tactile Caliper Provides Braille Output for Blind Users
The Tactile Caliper puts measuring to the 1/16" in the hands of blind users with braille output!
Braille and Literacy, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Braille Bee Spelling App Review
Braille Bee is a spelling app for kids who are blind including games for learning how to spell words in uncontracted and UEB contracted braille. Enter to win a free...
Education, Special Needs
11 Things to Look for When Choosing a Special Needs Preschool
If you're in the market for a preschool program for your special needs child, you may be wondering what to look for, what questions to ask the teachers, and how...
Communication, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Adapting Signs App for Children with Vision Impairment
This app gives tips on how to adapt signs for blind children including videos and written information. It also allows you to create your own dictionary of signs.