Braille Resources
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Sources for children's braille books
- NBP carries twin-vision books (books with braille and print) to encourage all members of the
family to participate in reading. Make sure you look at the link for the ReadBooks! program to sign your child up for a free braille book bag. - Seedlings
- Seedlings produces braille-only books, twin-vision books, and adapts existing children’s books (including some board books). Follow the “Special Projects” link to the Book Angel Program where you can register your child to receive 2 free books each year.
Braille for families
- Dots for Families: Ongoing Literacy for Families of Children with Visual Impairments
- This site contains braille lessons for you to continue your learning at home. It contains good summary of basic braille information.
- Perky Duck
- Perky Duck is a free, downloadable software to allow you to practice braille on your computer. It allows you to use the keys on your keyboard with simultaneous presses just like on the Perkins Braille Writer. Check the requirements for keyboard compatibility (laptops are usually fine, as are older keyboards).
- Just Enough to Know Better: A Braille Primer for Sighted Peers
- This low cost ($15) book contains lessons on braille letters, numbers and contractions.
- The Bridge to Braille
- “The Bridge to Braille is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows parents and teachers how to help blind children progress from early literacy experiences all the way to full participation in the classroom. This book demystifies the education of blind children and enables parents and teachers to give ordinary help with spelling, homework, reports, and projects to children who happen to be blind.”
- Family Connect
- This site provides a way to connect with the families of other visually impaired children. It is broken down into specific topics, age ranges, and other interesting categories.
- The Hadley School for the Blind
- "The Hadley School for the Blind is the largest worldwide distance educator of blind and visually impaired people, their families and blindness service professionals. Founded in 1920 by William Hadley and Dr. E.V.L. Brown, Hadley offers courses free of charge to its blind and visually impaired students and their families."
- This is part of a video series created for parents and professionals to use. The kit includes a DVD, printed materials, and a slate and stylus set. It is geared for self-paced instruction at home.
Power at Your Fingertips: An Introduction to Learning Braille
Braille supplies
- American Printing House for the Blind
- APH carries braille paper, the Perkins braille writer, slate and stylus, adhesive braille label paper, and many other useful products.
- Maxi-Aids
- Maxi-Aids carries many adapted daily living items, including the handheld braille labeler.
- The Braille Superstore
- This site carries a variety of items including games, house wares, and the handheld braille labeler.
- Inchbug
- This site carries products for all infants and toddlers. Inchbug makes stretchy, nonadhesive, reuseable bands to go around cups and bottle that feature many children’s names in braille.
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