Crawling, Visual Impairment
When does a blind baby start crawling?
When does a blind baby usually start to crawl? When should I start to be worried that there is another issue besides blindness?
Autism, Behavior, Visual Impairment
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children Who Are Blind and Autistic
Parents of children who are blind and autistic often face unique challenges when it comes to managing behavioral issues. Many traditional behavioral management techniques rely on visual supports, which can...
Feeding and Eating, Special Needs
Developing Self-Care Skills in Children with Disabilities
Mastering self-care skills can be especially empowering for children with disabilities, helping them to gain independence and confidence.
Product Reviews, Special Needs
11 Best Tools for Teaching Self Care to Disabled Kids
For children with disabilities, adaptive tools are essential for learning how to master self-care skills like grooming, hygiene, and self-feeding.
Braille and Literacy
Living Paintings Tactile Books
Living Paintings is a Uk based charity that designs, creates, and publishes Touch to See books for kids who are blind.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
CVI Toddler Vision Eye Training App
This free digital visual training tool for computer or mobile devices is designed to help toddlers with CVI practice their visual skills.
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight is dedicated to fostering the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired.
Math and Science
How To Make a Solar Oven: Step By Step
Building a solar oven is a great way to teach your child about heat, insulation, and the scientific method.
Special Needs
Impossible Dream Accessible Sailing
The Impossible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, travels the world creating access to the water for thousands of people with disabilities.
Braille and Literacy
Sensee Braille Books and Learning Set
Sensee creates educational braille products for visually impaired children and I had the chance to look at (and touch!) their books.
Visual Impairment
10 Tips for Grandparents of Visually Impaired Children
What can you do when your grandchild is born with a disability? Here are tips to help you relate to your family and give them the support they need.
Braille and Literacy
Get Braille: Braille Transcribing Services
Get Braille specializes in converting documents into braille, large print, and audio materials for students, family members and customers.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Sonokids Apps Introduce Space, STEM, and Sonification to Kids Who Are Blind
These iPad apps from Sonokids feature the astronaut character CosmoBally who teaches blind children about space and sonification.
Crawling
Asymmetrical Crawling in Babies: Should You Be Concerned?
Let’s take a closer look at asymmetrical crawling in babies and when you should contact a pediatrician or pediatric orthopedic doctor for more advice.
Visual Impairment
Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI)
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) is dedicated to providing information and tips to help you live well with vision loss.