Assistive Technology, Visual Impairment
Feelif is making photos and the environment more accessible for kids who are blind!
Feelif just released two applications that will help blind and visually impaired users have a better understanding of their surroundings and of photos.
Education, Special Needs
How Statewide School Testing Discriminates Against Special Needs Students
Is it always appropriate to test students, even those with severe disabilities? And can standardized tests be considered discriminatory, even when alternative testing options are offered to special needs students?
Music Play
Skwitch: A new way to make music
The Skwitch is an accessible device that connects to your iPhone, turning your phone into a music making machine with coding and accessibility features too!
Giveaways
Taptilo Braille Starter Kit Giveaway!
Enter to win a braille starter kit. Each kit comes with one braille block keychain and a set of braille learning materials in both print and braille.
Education
ABCmouse: A Unique Learning Experience
A fun, engaging and customizable learning platform for kids as young as toddlers through to the second grade.
Parenting, Product Reviews
Our Favorite Long-Lasting High Chair
How to choose the best wooden high chair for your baby without waisting your time or your money. We'll show you how to make your dollar really count when buying...
Parenting, Product Reviews
Graco Electric Nasal Aspirator Review
Until you can figure out how to blow your own nose, colds are just miserable things. The electric nasal aspirator from Graco makes it easier to clean baby's nose!
Assistive Technology, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Feelif: The Accessible Tactile Tablet for Kids who are Visually Impaired
Feelif is a tactile tablet that is able to combine native features of the Samsung tablet, like vibrations and the built-in screenreader, with a tactile surface to create a whole...
Product Reviews
The Essential Special Needs Seating Solution
The Yogibo is the perfect seating solution for special needs kids! I've heard people talk about it for years, but I only recently looked into buying one. Why'd I wait...
Support
When Your Special Needs Support Group is Anything but Supportive (and 5 Tips to Get it Back on Track)
Moms yelling at each other certainly isn't a new thing, but online support groups can take it to a whole new level! Find tips on how to keep your special...
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment
11 Accessible Valentine’s Day Crafts (with Braille!) for Kids who are Blind
Fun and accessible Valentine's Day crafts for kids who are blind or visually impaired, including braille Valentine's cards!
Support
What can you do for the special needs mom who doesn’t feel anymore?
Sometimes it seems like I don't have the time to feel, and I know this isn't a new thing. I've been not feeling for a long time. Is it OK...
Feeding and Eating
Tray Haven Keeps Everything On Your Child’s Tray
Wouldn't it be great if you could just put up a fence around your child's tray so they couldn't lose their cups and toys? Now you can!
Giveaways
Win a free download of EDA PLAY PAULI and EDA PLAY ELIS
EDA PLAY PAULI and EDAP PLAY ELIS are great iPad apps for kids who are visually impaired and you can enter to win a free download of both apps!
Advocacy, Visual Impairment
Make Your Own White Cane Lapel Pin for White Cane Day
Celebrate White Cane Day with your very own white cane lapel pin! Show your white cane pride with this hand-made bead pin.