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...
Toys
Make Your Own Toy Basket!
All you really need is a basket and some toys and you're well on your way to creating a fun and educational toy for your visually impaired baby. Here's how...
Music Play
Nursery Rhyme Hand Motions
Children love interactive songs, and kids who are blind or visually impaired can learn coordination, body awareness, rhythm, and teamwork. Watch these videos to learn the simple hand motions for...
Braille and Literacy
The Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program
Learn about the Perkins Panda Early Literacy Program and why it's a wonderful program for blind babies and toddlers.
Braille and Literacy
The SENSEsational Alphabet
Support literacy learning with these tools that associate alphabet letters with sensations like smell (apples) and sounds (zipper)!
Toys
Make Your Own Recycled Pull Toy!
With some simple items pulled out of your recycle bin you can create your own pull toy that can help your child develop fine motor skills and hand strength.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Authority of North America
The mission of the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) is to assure literacy for tactile readers through standardization of braille and/or tactile graphics.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Library & Transcribing Services
BLTS offers over 2,000 braille titles for children and adults and their collection is always being enlarged and updated.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Bookstore
The Braille Bookstore doesn't just sell books. They also carry low vision products, housewares, toys and games, greeting cards and all sorts of other handy items for people with visual...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
CHARGE Syndrome Foundation
The mission of the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation is to provide support to individuals with CHARGE syndrome and their families.
Schools for the Blind
Clovernook Center for Blind and Visually Impaired
Clovernook provides comprehensive program services including training and support for independent living, orientation and mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling, recreation, and youth services.