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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Education, Visual Impairment
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.
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, Visual Impairment
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 and Foster Care, 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, Visual Impairment
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, Visual Impairment
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, Visual Impairment
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!