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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iPad Apps and Accessibility
Osmo: A Fun, Tactile & Engaging Way to Use Your iPad
The Osmo Game System uses special adaptations to make the iPad more interactive, allowing users to manipulate real tangible objects while using their iPad. It promotes social skills, creative thinking...
iPad Apps and Accessibility
Free Accessible Apps from AFB for Blind Users
Two free apps for visually impaired mobile phone users: CareerConnect for iOS and AccessNote for iOS and Android. Offered by American Foundation for the Blind.
Braille and Literacy
Perkins SMART Brailler is Now Available on APH Through Quota Funds
Perkins SMART Braillers are now available at American Printing House using quota funds. These funds make educational tools for those who are blind accessible.
Communication, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Talkitt® Makes Unintelligible Speech Understandable
Talkitt translates unintelligible speech from any language into understandable speech through smart phones, tablets or computers. Works for people with speech disorders or diseases or syndromes that affect speech.
Braille and Literacy
Video Introducing Braille to Parents
This YouTube video from Sensory Sun is an eight-minute introduction to braille geared toward parents.
Braille and Literacy, Support
Bookshare’s Parent Ambassador Program
Bookshare, the free program that offers printed material in an accessible format to those who are unable to easily access printed material, is offering a free parent forum, allowing parents...
Braille and Literacy
Black Book of Colors
The Black Book of Colors uses raised illustrations, braille letters and imaginative descriptions to give sighted people a glimpse into the world of the blind. This is a great book...
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
17 Braille Innovations That Don’t Exist Yet… But Should!
A lot of the coolest ideas involving braille aren't actually on the market yet. Listed here are some of my favorite braille concepts. And maybe if we reach out to...
Braille and Literacy, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Exploring Braille App Review
Exploring Braille with Madilyn and Ruff is an iPad app that teaches the braille alphabet while also introducing your child to the iPad, VoiceOver and a refreshable braille display.
Education, Special Needs
Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
This blog features extensive teaching resources for those educators teaching learners with multiple and severe special needs.
Math and Science
Slide-A-Round Math Manipulatives for Kids who are Blind or Visually Impaired
A special education teacher has created a math manipulative that helps students who are blind or visually impaired to more easily learn abstract math concepts.
Math and Science
Simple Science Experiments: Sink or Float?
Will it sink or will it float? This is a simple science experiment that is completely accessible for children who are blind or visually impaired. And it's fun too!
iPad Apps and Accessibility
TapTapSee App Review
TapTapSee is an amazing app that can identify just about anything in a photo. Use your iPad or iPhone's camera to take a photo and TapTapSee will speak (using VoiceOver)...
Braille and Literacy
Make Your Own Braille Magnet Board
Erica used a metal oil drop pan to create this braille magnet board. Add some adhesive Velcro patches and magnets and you've got a fun (and educational) play space!
Math and Science
Plants Get Thirsty Too! How watering plants can teach new skills
What can your child who is blind learn through watering plants? Lots! Watering can be an opportunity to count leaves, talk about the plants, squeeze water bottles, fill bottles and...
Assistive Technology, Math and Science
3D Printed Pictures of Space
Astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore are working on a project creating 3D images of photos taken by the Hubble Telescope for people who are visually impaired.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Beads: APH Starter Kit
This braille bead kit from APH provides beads with braille on one side and print letters on the other, for stringing into necklaces, bracelets, or any other jewelry item.
Math and Science
Learning About Hot and Cold
In this experiment we learn about HOT and COLD! This is a great way to encourage your child to touch, think and explore. It's also a wonderful activity to encourage...
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
Braille for Babies
Hadley's free online family course "Braille & Your Baby or Toddler" teaches parents how to introduce braille and pre-literacy skills to their young children who are blind.
Education
The Perfect TVI Gift Basket!
Want to put together a nice gift for your child's Teacher of the Visually Impaired but don't know where to start? Here are some fun ideas you can use to...
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
Our Favorite Apps for Children Who are Visually Impaired
A collection of 15 (mostly free!) apps perfect for kids who are blind or visually impaired. Listed in categories ranging from visual stimulation to communication and fine motor needs.
iPad Apps and Accessibility
EDA Play App Review
EDA Play is an app designed to enhance your child's visual and fine motor skills through 4 levels of play. The best part about this app is that it is...
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Independence Science for Visually Impaired Students
Independence Science strives to create science classrooms that exhibit the full integration of students with disabilities. They provide matrerials, resources and advice that may not be available through a local...
Math and Science
Have You Ever Wanted to Touch a Tiger?
The Oregon Zoo has an amazing program that allows blind students to visit the veterinary clinic and interact with large (and often dangerous) animals while anesthetized.