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
Braille Bricks
Braille Bricks is a new toy set aimed at promoting braille literacy and inclusion of blind children which includes LEGO like bricks that form braille letters.
Assistive Technology, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Buy Assistive Technology from Apple
You can now purchase assistive technology products directly from Apple on the Global Apple Store. Products are currently available in a variety of categories including Vision, Physical & Motor Skills...
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
5 Ways to Teach Your Blind Child How to Use an iPad
Tips to help you and your child who is visually impaired learn the basics of how the iPad works and how to use all the accessibility features it has to...
IEPs, Visual Impairment
IEP’s for Parents of Blind or Visually Impaired Children
Learn the basics of creating an IEP for a child with a visual impairment so you can walk in to your IEP meeting perfectly prepared.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
Ballyland Magic App: Introducing iPad Accessibility to Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Ballyland Magic app introduces visually impaired and blind kids to iPad accessibility features like VoiceOver through a fun game. The game is entertaining so they don't even realize they are...
Braille and Literacy
Braille Special Collection: A braille literacy program providing children’s books free of charge
Free braille and multi sensory books from the Braille Institute for young children offer a good jump on literacy.
Braille and Literacy
Tactile Stickers with Braille
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if children with a visual disability could have as much fun with stickers as their sighted friends, whether as a reward for an achievement or simply...
iPad Apps and Accessibility
Disney Movies Anywhere App Review
The Disney Movies Anywhere app gives you the power to stream audio description for Disney*Pixar movies anywhere! This will make your Disney movies accessible for your blind or visually impaired...
Braille and Literacy
Taptic-edu teaches the braille cell in a whole new way
Taptic-edu is a wireless braille device that syncs to your mobile device using bluetooth along with a partner app to teach braille reading and writing.
Math and Science
Cubetto: Accessible Computer Programming Toy
Cubetto is a fully accessible programming toy specifically designed for pre-literate children, ages three and older, that teaches the basics of computer programming and STEM skills.
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
Our Favorite Tactile Books for Blind Kids
The best tactile books for blind kids. Find books that provide some nice feedback for kids reading with their fingers!
Braille and Literacy
Unified English Braille: What Every Parent Needs to Know
January 4, 2016, is the start date of the Unified English Braille (UEB) code to become the official Braille Code in the United States. Learn about the transition to UEB...
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
A Blind Legend Game App
New gaming app has users relying completely on sound- not vision!
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
Ballyland: Computer Game for Blind Kids
Ballyland is a Mac or Windows video game designed specifically for children who are blind, visually impaired or low vision.
Assistive Technology, Braille and Literacy, Product Reviews
6dot Braille Label Maker Product Review
Looking for an easy way to braille books and objects around the home? We look at the 6dot braille label maker and review its features and functions.