Health & Nutrition
OMIM: Searchable Database of Genetic Disorders
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a comprehensive, authoritative, and timely compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes.
Health & Nutrition
National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
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...
Braille and Literacy
Bookshare: An Accessible Online Library
Bookshare is an online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. Members with visual impairments can listen to books by using a text-to-speech synthesized voice, read books in...
Braille and Literacy
Paths to Literacy for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
A literacy site from Perkins and TSBVI designed to assist educators and families in their quest to provide literacy experiences for their children who are blind or visually impaired.
Visual Impairment
Prevent Blindness America
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
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,...
Schools for the Blind
Blind Children’s Center
The Blind Childrens Center serves children from birth to school-age who are blind or severely visually impaired. The Center’s goal is to provide a comprehensive program of specialized education and...
Braille and Literacy
The Best Braille Children’s Book Resources on the Internet
We'll show you the best places to find braille children's books, coloring books, and learning kits - and many of them are free!
Braille and Literacy
Ten Tips to Help You Teach Yourself Braille
Maybe your child is just getting ready to begin learning Braille or maybe your blind infant is years away from phonics lessons but you want to get a head start....
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
4 Creative Ways to Teach Blind Kids about Animals
Here are some fun and creative ways to teach your blind child about the animal kingdom. Have you ever thought about touching a real shark at a science museum?
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...
Development, Visual Impairment
Everyday Activities for Blind Children
Simple ways to introduce your blind or disabled child to everyday activities and experiences. Teach your child about how the world works and the things people do every day.
Communication, Visual Impairment
Sign Language for Blind Babies
Can sign language work for blind babies? Signs are made to be very visual, can blind babies really pick them up? We're here to tell you first hand, YES! We'll...
Orientation and Mobility, Visual Impairment
Orientation & Mobility for Blind Babies
How to begin orientation and mobility (O&M) training for your blind infant - before they're even crawling!