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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!
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Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment
How to Help Your Blind Child Survive (and maybe even enjoy) Christmas
A holiday survival guide for parents of children with sensory impairments.
Toys
Whack-a-Mole Tower
Find out about this whack-a-mole game that develops hand-eye coordination in kids with low vision. It's fun and there are lots of blinking lights and ringing bells for encouragement!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Make Your Own Jingle Bells
Don't you just love the sound of jingle bells at Christmas? This easy holiday craft will show you how to make your own jingle bell bracelets, anklets and jingle sticks!
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Make Your Own Hand & Foot Reindeer Ornament
We love holiday crafts and this one is just so creative! Find out how your child can make their very own reindeer ornament by tracing their foot and hands on...
Toys, Visual Impairment
Accessible Candy Land!
Learn how to make an accessible version of your kids' Candy Land game that is perfect for children with visual impairments.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Turkey Squash Thanksgiving Craft Project
If you're tired of carving pumpkins every year, why not spice things up with a decorated squash instead? Find out how to make this silly Turkey Squash with feathers and...
Play, Special Needs
ADA Regulates Accessible Playgrounds
The revised 2010 ADA sets guidelines for accessible playgrounds, parks and play spaces. Find out what these new requirements are and when they go into effect.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Halloween Costume Ideas for Canes and Wheelchairs
Kids with disabilities love Halloween too! Here are ideas that will incorporate your child's wheelchair or white cane into their costume.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Kid-Friendly Halloween Songs
Did you know that there are some amazing kids musicians creating new Halloween classics that will really get you in the spirit? We've collected our top ten favorites and created...
Music Play
The Cajita: A Little Box that is an Instrument
Daria tells you about the history of a fun instrument called a cajita and how to make one yourself out of simple materials.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
No Therapies for a Month? Taking the Summer Off with Your Special Needs Child
When kids are out of school and therapies slow down, what do you do? Do you plan a vacation? Spend more time fishing with dad? Or feel guilty that your...
Toys
Battat Sound Puzzle Box
Every time you place a block in the correct hole, it slowly falls down the chute and makes a unique noise, so for kids with vision impairments there's some added...
Toys
Lamaze Chime Garden Musical Toy
Each flower makes a musical chime with just a soft tap. It's a very sweet sounding toy that doesn't take too much pressure to activate. It's a great way to...
Toys
Octotunes Musical Toy
Each leg on the octopus plays a different note when squeezed in a very airy and natural sound (this toy is not electronic so the sound is very peaceful). It...
Toys
Spin & Learn Top
The Spin & Learn Top is a simple toy that spins and lights up when you hit the plunger. The movement and lights are great for kids with low vision...
Toys
Jumpin’ Jr Trampoline
Trampolines are a great way for little ones to gain some confidence on their feet. And this on is small enough for toddlers! Even if your child can't walk or...
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Hungry Fingers Tactile Toys & Graphics
Hungry Fingers educational tools are designed to give visually impaired children the confidence that with poor vision, or even without sight, they can be in command of the space around...
Fine and Gross Motor, Toys
Make Your Own Can Puzzle!
If your child has a vision impairment or struggles with fine motor skills you may want to create a sorting puzzle that is simple. Most sorting puzzles have multiple shapes,...
Music Play
Music & Development: Musical ways to engage developmentally disabled children
Learn what Music Therapy is, why it's an important part of your special needs child's arsenal of services, and how you can enhance your child's life at home by including...
Behavior, Sensory Activities
Overcoming Tactile Sensitivity with a Sticky Box!
Collect sticky and gooey toys and throw them all in one box. You'll create a sensory toy that will help your child learn to love sticky things.
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Melissa & Doug Puzzles with Braille
Amazon now carries hand-crafted wooden sound puzzles from Melissa & Doug with braille! Choose from Farm Animals, Zoo Animals, Pets, Talking Shapes, and Vehicles.
Sensory Activities, Tactile Art
Puffy Paint Art Project
Learn how to make a puffy paint sensory art project with your blind child. It's easy and fun!
Music Play
The Cajon: A Box That’s a Drum That’s a Box!
Learn how to make your own Cajon, a box that's a drum that's a box!
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...