Feeding and Eating
Using Messy Play to Teach Self Feeding Skills
Play time is a great opportunity to practice daily living skills without the pressure of "working" on a skill. Here's an idea to use messy play as a time to...
Toys
Make Your Own Stay-Put Tray!
Create your own stay-put toy system on your child's tray! This is perfect for blind babies who often throw their toys then can't find them again on their own.
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
17 Braille Innovations That Don’t Exist Yet… But Should!
A lot of the coolest ideas involving braille aren't actually on the market yet. Listed here are some of my favorite braille concepts. And maybe if we reach out to...
Play, Visual Impairment
Accessible Baseball
Summer just isn't summer without a trip to see a Major League Baseball game! Here are tips to make your visit both fun and accessible for children who are blind...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
Learn About the Eye
We'll show you all you need to know about the eye & how it works in simple language. You'll learn the basics about the eye so that you can have...
Product Reviews
13 Summer Must-Haves for Special Needs Kids
Being outside all day for a summer outing can be difficult when your child is blind or has other special needs. Here is our list of must haves to bring...
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
What to Read When you Learn your Baby is Blind
A list of books (and videos) that parents of blind & visually impaired children should read (and watch). We've listed only the best of the best here so you can...
Giveaways
AmbuTech Cane Giveaway!
AmbuTech's new canes come with grips in four different colors: blue, green, orange or pink. You can also choose different tips in different colors as well. And we're giving away...
Braille and Literacy, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Exploring Braille App Review
Exploring Braille with Madilyn and Ruff is an iPad app that teaches the braille alphabet while also introducing your child to the iPad, VoiceOver and a refreshable braille display.
Sensory Activities
Give the Gift of a Sensory Activity!
Looking for a great present for a blind or visually impaired child? How about giving them the gift of a sensory activity! Learn how to make (and give!) homemade edible...
Math and Science
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!
Play
Bug’s Bikes
Bug's Bikes is a charity in Massachusetts that provides adaptive bikes to children whose families need financial assistance.
Giveaways
Father’s Day Giveaway!
Enter to win a copy of Froggy's Day with Dad in print and braille from National Braille Press! Each book also comes with a guide on how to introduce your...
Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition
Maintaining a High-Calorie Diet for Special Needs Kids
Many special needs children are placed on high-calorie diets. Here are some tips on how to manage a high-calorie diet with ideas for foods and calorie enhancers.
iPad Apps and Accessibility
TapTapSee App Review
TapTapSee is an amazing app that can identify just about anything in a photo. Use your iPad or iPhone's camera to take a photo and TapTapSee will speak (using VoiceOver)...