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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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.
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
25+ Children’s Books Featuring Visually Impaired Characters
We've collected 25+ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels with visually impaired characters. Each title is followed by a quick description and links to find the book in...
iPad Apps and Accessibility
3D Touch Accessibility On iPhone 6S
Dynamic new feature on Apple iPhone 6s is accessible for blind users.
Assistive Technology, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Learn How to Use the Accessibility Features on Your iPad
Learn how special accessibility features designed specifically for people with varying abilities, including those with visual impairments, are having a a major impact on how our children can access the...
iPad Apps and Accessibility
BLITAB Braille Tablet
First-ever braille tablet developed by start-up company BLITLAB Technology. This will revolutionize access to braille!
iPad Apps and Accessibility
How to See a Smile Even Without Sight
New app lets users know when someone is smiling at them!
Education, Visual Impairment
5 Back-to-School Resources for Kids with Visual Impairments and their Families
Want to make this school year the best year yet? Browse our collection of resources for tips and ideas on how to make the most of the "Back-to-School" season!
iPad Apps and Accessibility
Crazy Gears app with CVI settings
This app that teaches cause and effect and basic math concepts also has a built in "cortical visual impairment option" that allows you to change the color scheme.
Assistive Technology, Braille and Literacy
Dot Braille Smart Watch
New braille smart watch features four cells of refreshable braille.
Math and Science
7 Accessible Science Rock Activities
Even though rocks are everywhere, if you're blind and never stop to pick up a rock, you might miss them! And you could be missing out on so much that...
Braille and Literacy
Quiet Books Blog
A quiet book is a book (usually made out of fabric) filled with quiet activities for children. It's often used for special times, like church, when you need to keep...
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
3D Printing for Visual Impairments
How can 3D printing enhance the life of a visually impaired child? From toys to tactile graphics to braille puzzles... the possibilities are endless!
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
3D Printing Innovations in Vision and Blindness
One extremely important use for the advancing 3D printing technology is within the medical field, and more specifically in the field of vision.
Education, Special Needs
Making Circle Time Accessible for All Students
This lesson plan from UAH Rise School incorporates the Lily LightAide in making their circle time routine accessible for students of all abilities.
Math and Science
The World of 3D Printing
3D printers extrude plastic filament or other material to actually create an object from a digital file. How can this technology help people who are blind?