Math And Science 25

Accessible math and science activities for children who are blind or visually impaired.
 

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!

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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.

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Science ideas for children with complex needs and multiple disabilities

QTVI Janet Harwood looks at how you can tackle some basic Science concepts with children who have multiple disabilities and complex needs.

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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 rocks have to offer!

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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!

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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?

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Rainbow Activities for Blind Children

How do you explain a rainbow to a child that has never seen one, let alone never seen colors? It may seem complicated to talk about colors with your blind child, but don't let that hold you back!

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Diagram Center from Benetech

The Diagram Center is a great online resource with multiple tools and information for creating accessible images and graphics for children with visual impairments.

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Accessible STEM: An Introduction to Light for Blind Children

Introduce the scientific basics of light to your child through hands-on activities like exploring your home and other familiar places, along with tactile worksheets.

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7 Science & Nature Activities for Young Children who are Blind

Touching leaves, twigs, rocks and trees is a great way to introduce the world to your blind child. Here are 7 simple ideas to get you thinking about science and nature!

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Reach for the Stars: Free iBook for Visually Impaired Students

This free iBook, available on iTunes, is compatible with braille refreshable displays and VoiceOver on iPads, and is accessible to anyone with a visual or print impairment.

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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.

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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!

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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 be a part of everyday chores!

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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 communication and language comprehension. We're not just saying the words "hot" and "cold," we're really feeling it!

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