Looking for a gift this holiday season for someone who is blind or visually impaired? Check out these awesome gift ideas! Audible Subscription ~$15.00 and up Personalized Braille Gifts ~$4.00 and up Braille Board Games ~$10.00 and up Beep Balls ~$8.00 and up PenFriend ~$150.00 Tonies From Target From Amazon ~$70.00-$100.00 Crayola Light Board ~$52.00 Glitter […]

Introduction to Building Cognitive Maps In order to independently orient themselves to their environment, individuals who are visually impaired are taught to systematically build maps in their head. It is often referred to as building a cognitive or mental map. This is a process that is introduced at a young age and is expanded upon […]

Teaching Pre-Braille Remotely Teaching a 4-year old Pre-Braille remotely has had its challenges.   Shouldn't they be learning through play? How am I going to teach a tactual concept through the computer?  How am I going to remotely expand their concept development? Suddenly, 10 years into my career, I felt like a first year teacher again Now, […]

As we all know, toddlers and preschool students learn best through play. When working with a student who is blind, that is the key age to get in those pre-braille skills. Below, I listed a few of my favorite pre-braille games/activities. Feel free to comment and share your child's as well!  Candyland Make Candyland tactile […]