Education
Find resources for parents interested in supporting their child's educational needs, from reading and literacy to math and science.
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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?
Education, Visual Impairment
Six Reasons to Homeschool Your Blind Child
I asked a group of parents who homeschool their blind children to explain to me why they thought homeschool was the best option.
Braille and Literacy
10 Tips to Introduce Braille To Your Baby
Young braille readers need exposure to reading materials at an early age. Here are some simple things you can do now to help get your blind baby off to a...
Braille and Literacy, Toys
Melissa & Doug Puzzles with Braille
Amazon now carries hand-crafted wooden sound puzzles from Melissa & Doug with braille! Choose from Farm Animals, Zoo Animals, Pets, Talking Shapes, and Vehicles.
Braille and Literacy
Print and Braille Name Labels!
Learn about Bumpy Name and their fun and useful tactile print and Braille name labels for cups and other items for blind children.
Braille and Literacy
APH’s On the Way to Literacy Book
Check out On the Way to Literacy, a publication of American Printing House for the Blind (APH). This handbook encourages parents and teachers to begin literacy training early with children...
Braille and Literacy
Talking Books Q&A: Learning about the U.S. National Library Service
Learn about the U.S. National Library Service and their Talking Books Program, a free service for blind and physically handicapped Americans.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Works
Braille Works is the leader in creating and distributing reading materials for people that are Legally Blind or have a Visual Impairment.
Braille and Literacy
BRL Braille Children’s Books
BRL places clear brailled tape over the printed text to provide brailled books at an affordable cost. Most titles are under $10.
Braille and Literacy
Braille Institute of America
Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss.
Braille and Literacy
At First Sight Braille Jewelry
At First Sight Jewelry is intended to promote Braille literacy within the blind and sighted communities by offering fun, reasonably priced fashion jewelry for everyone.
IEPs
IEP Goals and Objectives Bank
The IEP Goal Bank can help you get an idea of the sorts of goals and objectives that often appear on an IEP and help you find areas where your...
Braille and Literacy
Jewelry in Braille
Find one of a kind handmade Braille jewelry for those who are blind and visually impaired as well as regular everyday pieces.
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.