Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
American Printing House for the Blind is the world's largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
AccessWorld: Technology and People Who Are Visually Impaired
AccessWorld is a monthly online publication. Hear from experts in the field as they write informative and enlightening articles on topics such as leadership, technology, education and rehabilitation.
Braille and Literacy
APH Guide to Designing Tactile Illustrations for Children’s Books
Learn about tactile illustrations, how they work and how best to create them.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
American Nystagmus Network
The American Nystagmus Network is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to serve the needs and interests of those affected by Nystagmus.
Support, Visual Impairment
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is a service agency which specializes in providing help to blind people which is not readily available to them from government...
Visual Impairment
7-128 Video Games for Kids who are Blind
7-128 Software creates games that are accessible to gamers with special needs as well as those less challenged and this makes them easier to use for all.
Toys, Visual Impairment
The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...
Giveaways
Love Me for Who I Am Giveaway!
Rymer's CD of singalong songs are instantly memorable, and his videos show kids of all shapes, sizes, and abilities singing along.
Giveaways
Braille Alphabet Blocks Giveaway
Alphabet building blocks by Uncle Goose feature raised alphabet letters, braille, and finger-spelling, plus color variation and print letters, for limitless matching, sorting, stacking and spelling.
Giveaways
Tumzee Giveaway
Growing babies develop motor skills during "tummy time," and may need the support of a positioning cushion like Original Baby Company's Tumzee. One of our readers won a Tumzee in...
Giveaways
How We See It Giveaway!
This guide covers basic information about visual development in children and eye health, as well as very specific and practical advice on environmental adaptations for home and at school.
Sensory Activities, Toys
Make Your Own Scented Rattle!
It's so easy to make a rattle for your blind baby that also has its own unique smell. Teach your baby about cause and effect with the sound while you...
Toys
Discovery Toys: Toys for Kids with Special Needs
Learn about fun toys from Discovery Toys and how they can encouraqge your blind or disabled child's development.
Development, Visual Impairment
In, On, and Under: Teaching Children who are Blind About Location
Basic prepositional concepts like in, on, under, behind, etc. can be very difficult for blind children to master. We'll share our ideas to help you teach these concepts.
Feeding and Eating
Teaching the Whole Concept: Learning about where our food comes from
Learning whole concepts can be difficult and take some time for children with vision impairments. Rather than trying to teach everything at once, give your child time to explore his...