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Rick Harmon manages the Geek Zone's lists of helpful resources, including "audio tutorials, gadget demonstrations, useful links and programs, and a community of tech gurus...."
This site features two newspaper articles about "small but significant breakthroughs" in science education for students who are blind: Camp Eureka, a natural history camp in Montana; and a dissection class at Colorado Center for the Blind.
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)Promotes comprehensive rehabilitation of persons with all categories of disabilities through education, training, employment. Includes links to numerous online publications.
Source: BPA IndiaBlind Sailing International is considered the governing body for competitive international sailing for persons who are blind or vision impaired. The Blind Sailing International's site offers general racing rules and boat information.
Source: Blind Sailing InternationalCary Supalo shares his strategies for a positive experience in chemistry classes. He describes the importance of obtaining materials in alternate formats, note-taking, creating three-dimensional models, and working closely with lab technicians, scribes, and readers.
Source: Future Reflections (2002), National Federation of the Blind (NFB)This link takes you directly to Chapter 30 of David Werner’s book, Disabled Village Children. with information about development, mobility, education, work, and social life, as well as vision, eye health, and prevention of blindness; also available in Spanish.
Source: Hesperian FoundationResources on various topics and services for individuals with vision impairment, legal blindness or deaf/blindness and intellectual disability.
Source: Commonwealth of MassachusettsLinks to data, maps, publications, and information about causes and socioeconomic aspects of blindness and visual impairment.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)"...[D]escribes the variety of state infrastructures and programs ... that serve children and youth who are blind or visually impaired. Information was collected through a brief survey distributed to all state education agencies...." Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Source: National Association of State Director of Special Education, Inc. (NASDSE)Links to a variety of educational resources, including the following topics: Blindness; Braille Literacy; Deaf-Blindness; Disabilities; Eye Conditions; Organizations - United States; Organizations - International; Resources Supporting AT Technology; Vendors.
Source: New York Institute for Special EducationStatistics are drawn from AFB and U.S. government sources, and organized by age, ethnicity, geography, and more
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)Statistics are drawn from AFB and U.S. government sources, and organized by age, ethnicity, geography, and more.
Source: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)Download this outline of the WBU’s comprehensive plan for the socio-economic integration of people with blindness, including a strategy for poverty reduction. From the General documents page, click the title Blindness, Poverty, and Development from the Development committee.
Source: World Blind Union (WBU)A video presentation by braille expert Frances Mary D'Andrea, from the PA Low Incidence Institute 2013. This video is presented in two 1-hour parts. Transcript and slide downloadables are available for both parts.
Source: Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance NetworkNearly 400,000 books in accessible format for people of all ages all over the world. If you have a print disability, learn about eligibility and signing up here.
Source: BookshareThis section of the AFB website includes resources for teachers of braille, resources for parents, a link to DOTS, the newsletter for braille literacy, and a listing of sources of braille materials.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)Find answers to common questions about the law regarding braille and learning media assessments in this three-page document; included are numerous resources for more information.
Source: Colorado Department of Education"BANA's purpose is to promote and to facilitate the use, teaching and production of braille." It publishes codes, rules, interpretations, and opinions about braille, most of which can be downloaded from the site.
Source: Braille Authority of North America (BANA)Our own Braille Awareness Kit is designed to provide an understanding of the braille system and how braille makes a difference in the lives of people who are blind; available on loan.
Source: Perkins School for the BlindAt APH's Braille Bug site, students who are sighted can learn about braille and its history, play games, and practice their new skills with games and riddles; a section for parents and teachers includes classroom activities and a reading club.
Source: The American Printing House for the Blind (APH)