The Magical Art of Storytelling
Learn how to make storytelling accessible to children who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind by bringing stories to life!
Learn how to make storytelling accessible to children who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind by bringing stories to life!
Use everyday objects to help children who are blind or visually impaired to develop basic concepts with these hands-on activities.
Practical tips to prepare your child to learn to read braille, include concept development, tactile discrimination, language and motor skills.
Guidelines on setting up calendar systems and schedules for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or deafblindness, as a step on the path to literacy.
Reading aloud with children who are blind or visually impaired, including those who are deafblind or who have multiple disabilities, is a great way to enjoy the holidays together while also fostering a love of books and literacy.
Creative ideas for building literacy skills through family field trips with children who are blind or visually impaired
“What’s in Mommy’s Purse” is an experience story where we can use personal and meaningful experiences that support access to literacy for our students.
This article discusses the impact of visual impairment on sensory integration, and how sensory integration disorder manifests in students with blindness and visual impairments. Treatment approaches and educational interventions are also described.
Introduction to object communication and calendar systems as a bridge to literacy for children who are blind or visually impaired with multiple disabilities or deafblindness
This hands-on series of lessons addresses literacy, math, O & M, and other parts of the ECC (Expanded Core Curriculum) for students who are blind or visually impaired.