Braille and Literacy
Word Games for Kids who are Blind
Word games are a fun way to encourage your blind child to think about language and sounds. Here are some ways you can use simple games to help your child...
Support
Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!!
We'll review the two books Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!! and let you know what's worthwhile about them and what's not.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Through Remote Learning
Braille through Remote Learning is an online instructional program that provides teachers, parents, social workers, and current/future braille transcribers with a series of three integrated online courses in braille and...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
DeafBlind Fact Sheets
This site provides a collection of downloadable and printable fact sheets on topics related to deaf-blindness.
Health & Nutrition
Gene Reviews: Searchable Database of Genetic Disorders
GeneReviews are expert-authored, peer-reviewed, current disease descriptions that apply genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients and families with specific inherited conditions.
Feeding and Eating
Make Your Own Bottle Holder!
Make a visually stimulating bottle holder for your blind baby that's simple to make and pretty to look at.
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
What Will I Be When I Grow Up? Career Choices for People who are Blind
Are you worried that your blind baby won't grow up to be independent and successful? We'll show you careers your blind child can look forward to.
Braille and Literacy
Make Your Own Braille Bag!
Here's a crafty idea that's simple and will also help raise braille awareness. Make a cute braille bag for your child and they'll be the talk of the town!
Braille and Literacy
Word Association Print/Braille Labels
Print/Braille labels from the American Printing House for the blind (APH) help you introduce Braille to your blind or visually impaired child.
Development, Visual Impairment
Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment
We'll review the book Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment and explain why it's a must read for parents of young blind children and blind babies.
Music Play
Coolest CD’s for Kids
The best children's music that you've probably never even heard of. Check out these great performers and support up-and-coming stars!
Visual Impairment
Yes You Can! How to encourage your blind child without pushing too hard
Have you ever thought about all the things your child *can't* do because of their disability? It can be depressing, but one way to get over that is to figure...
Cooking and Kitchen Play, Visual Impairment
Learning in the Kitchen: Helping Your Blind Child Make Their Own Cake
Start a new tradition this year... Get your child in the kitchen and have them help you bake a cake! The smells and tastes are so yummy plus they'll get...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
What’s an ERG?
If you are the parent of a baby or young child who has been tentatively diagnosed with LCA, your doctors probably suggested that your child have an electroretinogram (ERG) in...
Sensory Activities, Visual Impairment
Make Your Own Sensory Play Area for Your Blind Baby
What if you could design your own play area that would stimulate your blind baby's senses and make them feel safe and willing to explore at the same time?