eSight Eyewear
eSight Eyewear is a new low vision assistive device that you wear. It is custom fit, runs on batteries and can bring clearer vision to near, far and mid-range tasks.
Resources
Cocoons Sunglasses for Kids with Photophobia
Cocoons makes polarized sunglasses that fit over prescription glasses and are great for kids with who are also photophobic or highly sensitive to sunlight.
Disease InfoSearch
Disease InfoSearch connects healthcare providers, researchers and the general public with support groups, relevant and timely peer-reviewed articles, open clinical trials, and general disease information about thousands of genetic disorders.
Adapted Innovation: Technology Resources for Kids Who are Blind
Julie Johnson is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and an Assistive Technology Specialist. She writes about technology resources for all children with visual impairments and all other disabilities on her blog, Adapted Innovation.
UltraCane
The UltraCane is an electronic cane for visually impaired users that delivers feedback through small vibrating buttons in the handle. Its ultrasound system provides information about obstacles in front of the user as well as above the head and chest.
Sadie Can Count Book in Large Print and Braille
Sadie Can Count is a wonderful book for beginners. It has large print and Braille text, full color and fully embossed pictures. Beginning readers, sighted, blind or visually impaired can enjoy “Sadie Can Count” with their friends and family.
Special Needs Travel Mom
The Special Needs Travel Mom writes about her travels with her entire family, including her daughter with special needs. Her daughter is blind, non-verbal, uses a wheelchair for mobility, and has other medical issues, so accessibility is always key!
Braille Resource Packet for Parents of Young Children
This is a collection of articles, book ideas, instructions and activities for parents who want to teach early literacy and braille skills to their young children who are blind.
How to Make an Accessible Playground
Liam’s mom shows you step-by-step how she created the perfect accessible outdoor play space for her deaf-blind son!
Deaf-Blind Family Guide
The Oregon Deaf-Blind Project has created a family guide for parents of children diagnosed with deaf-blindness.
Eye Power Kid’s Wear
Eye Power Kid’s Wear creates adorable print T-shirts specially designed for kids who wear glasses or a patch!
Fashionability: Inclusive Style
A website which helps blind and visually impaired girls choose and apply flattering cosmetics independently.
Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired serves children and young adults statewide who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities.
National Braille Press
The guiding purposes of National Braille Press are to promote the literacy of blind children through braille and to provide access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs.
Family Engagement and Children with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Educators and Parents
This resource guide is intended to bridge the gap between school and home and help families become greater partners in their children’s educations.