Support
Is this as Good as it Gets?
Maybe things are good now, but you know they will just get harder as your child grows up. Disability doesn't get easier as kids get older! Are these days your...
Visual Impairment
What Does it Mean to be Blind?
How can you explain blindness to your child when you are sighted? And how can you explain sight to a child who has never seen?
Support
What would you buy for your special needs child if money wasn’t an issue?
Sometimes it's fun to live in fantasy land and imagine what we would give our kids if money were no object. What if you had a million dollars? What would...
Giveaways
Audio Described Comic Books Giveaway!
Enter to win a free download of an audio described comic book from Comics Empower. You'll receive issue #1 of Aurora, a comic book with a blind hero! Giveaway ends...
Play, Visual Impairment
Summer Activities for Kids who are Blind
Looking for summer tips and advice to help you keep your blind child active during the break? Join our summer blog party to get advice from parents just like you!
Visual Impairment
The Day I Redefined Perfection as the Mother of a Blind Child
How can your baby be perfect if he can't see? Obviously there is something really wrong with his eyes, and isn't perfect the absence of wrong?
Support
Why a supportive community is so important for special needs kids!
Ivan wanted to join in the inflated obstacle course, but can a child with low muscle tone make it to the end of the course?
Giveaways
White Cane Day Giveaway!
How do you celebrate White Cane Day on October 15th? How about by entering this giveaway to win this book celebrating the holiday! Contest ends June 25 2015.
Giveaways
All Kinds of You and Me Giveaway!
Enter to win a copy of Alastair Moock's new album, All Kinds of You and Me. Contest ends June 1, 2015.
Giveaways
The Day the Crayons Quit Giveaway!
Enter to win a copy of The Day the Crayons Quit in print and braille from National Braille Press (plus lots of other colorful goodies). Contest ends June 25, 2015.
Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment
12 Easy Tips for Accessible Preschool Arts & Crafts for Kids who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Can a blind preschooler be included in preschool arts and crafts? Of course! With a little planning and forethought, preschool crafts can be completely accessible.
Visual Impairment
12 Tips for an Accessible Zoo Visit for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Can the zoo be accessible for a blind child? Of course! Find tips from moms on how to make your visit to the zoo meaningful and enjoyable.
Toys, Visual Impairment
10 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Toy for a Child who is Blind
The next time you're in a toy store or department store looking for toys for your child who is blind or visually impaired, keep these 10 questions in mind!
Giveaways
Tactile Dominoes Giveaway!
Enter to win this tactile dominoes set from Cost Cutters Education Supplies. Contest ends April 30 2015.
Behavior, Sensory Activities
8 Calming or Stimulating Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Impairment
Find a list of of sensory activities along with ways to make them more calming or more alerting and information about which sensory system they target. Try them out and...