Musical Grab Bag Giveaway!
Enter to win a package of fun musical toys for your visually impaired child from Mud Pie Productions.
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Telephone Support Group for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
If you’re the parent of a blind child you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about telephone support groups organized by Lighthouse Guild.
Activity and Resource Guide Giveaway!
The Perkins Activity & Resource Guide is known around the world as the most valuable resource any teacher can use to engage children who are blind or visually impaired.
Welcoming Students Guide Giveaway!
You have spent a long time getting your blind child ready for school. Is the school ready for your child? Help your school environment, your family, and your IEP team advocate for all the accommodations — practical and emotional — that will support children with visual impairments.
That’s Not My Bear Tactile Book Giveaway!
Our holiday giveaway contest featured the APH tactile book That’s Not My Bear, about a lost teddy bear. Children learn tactile information processing by looking for the right bear. This post refers to a giveaway which has ended.
Braille Blocks Holiday Giveaway!
A holiday giveaway contest offers a set of solid wood alphabet blocks featuring braille and finger spelling as well as Roman alphabet, printed and cutout.
NBP Giftcard Holiday Giveaway!
We spotlight National Braille Press, and some of our favorite braille books, toys, and puzzles. Enter to win a gift card to buy some of your favorites too!
Can I get an eye transplant for my blind child?
Sarah J. Blake discusses the use of the term “transplant” in speaking about eyes. She explains what is and is not possible and provides some clear explanation of how corneas are transplanted.
Rods & Cones Transplanted through Stem Cells
Following the successful transplantation of cone cells, a research team from University College London has successfully transplanted rod cells, essential for peripheral and night vision. Cells were injected directly into the retinas of lab mice; within 21 days, new photoreceptors had been grown.
Free Access to National Parks for Visitors with Disabilities
National Park Service free Access Passes are accepted at all NPS parks and refuges, and cover some fees in the national forests as well. The filing fee for the Access Pass is $10; the annual pass itself is free. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
Are Blind Kids More Musically Inclined?
Adam Ockelford, Professor of Music, Roehampton University announced a study in 2010 that would focus on the relationship between musicality and retinopathy ofprematurity (ROP). This study follows up his similar 2006 work on septo-optic dysplasia. In this posting, we share Dr. Ockelford’s invitation to participate in this research.
The Bio-Retina
NanoRetina of Israel has developed a bionic retinal implant to replace natural photoreceptors, and expects to begin testing within the U.S. in 2013.
Pass it On: Free Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology
Pass it On recycles used but useable medical equipment and provides it to disabled children in Massachusetts.
Free Audio Books Online!
Librivox: Free audio books online! Learn more about this great resource for blind children.
Read How You Want: Large Print Books
Find out about a wonderful literary service called Read How You Want that provides new books in multiple formats, from large print to Braille.