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Blind Homeschoolers Accessibility Technology AudioBookMaker 2.0 Mac Shareware $2.50. Convert any ordinary text file into an audiobook in AIFF format, which you can drag and drop into iTunes, convert to MP3, use in iMovie and other multimedia projects, or export to your iPod. The program uses Jaguar's text-to-speech abilities, so you have a choice of 22 voices. Freedom of Speech A provider of Assistive Technology Solutions for people with and without disabilities. FOS specializes in Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Blindness, Low Vision, Braille, Accessible Door Openers and Environmental Control Systems. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Educational titles available in every subject area and grade level from kindergarten through graduate studies, RFB&Dės digitally recorded textbooks are effective learning tools for students challenged by the printed page. WebXACT A free online service that lets you test single pages of web content for quality, accessibility, and privacy issues. Blogs VIP Home-schooler VIP - in this case - stands for Visually Impaired Person. So many people have helped me learn how to keep homeschooling my son after he became visually impaired a few years ago. I would like to pass that on, by sharing information, resources, and ideas. Instruction Tips Art Ideas Loads of craft projects, described in text only, that can be accomplished by visually impaired children. Assessment and Instructional Resources Listing of assessment tools used and recommended by teachers of the visually impaired to evaluate their students' skills. Online Blindhomeschooler This is for families who are homeschooling/parenting a blind child. Teachers of the Visually Impaired who would like to share tips and suggestions are also welcome. BVI-Parents This is a list where parents of blind or visually impaired children can discuss topics related to raising their children, dealing with concerns about the educational system, public attitudes about blindness, etc. Resources Braille Institute Free literature and videotapes for those seeking information about blindess. Described and Captioned Media Program We offer free-loan described educational media for the benefit of students who are blind or visually impaired. No fees apply, and all postage is prepaid. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Family Village We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Hadley School for the Blind Accredited program that offers over 90 distance education courses to eligible students completely free of charge. Playtime is Science for Children with Disabilities A curriculum that aims to increase the ability of teachers, staff and parents to motivate and empower students with disabilities in grades K - 4 to develop science skills, build on their strengths, and develop confidence and skills in science.

Listen to two FREE audiobooks RISK-FREE from Audible   Resources for the Blind Homeschooler from Amazon.com   Beginning With Braille : Firsthand Experiences With a Balanced Approach to Literacy by Anna M Swenson. An exciting resource from a skilled practitioner, Beginning with Braille provides a wealth of effective activities for promoting literacy at the early stages of braille isntruction. Includes tips on designing worksheets, teaching the use of a braillewriter, and facilitating the braille writing process. Paperback (January 1999)   Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy by Diane P. Wormsley(Editor), et al. Winner! 2000 C. Warren Bledsoe Award-The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). Best New Professional/ Scholary Book in Nursing & Allied Health-Association of American Publishers (AAP). This award-winning, user-friendly handbook provides instructors with specific creative strategies and methodologies for teaching braille. Paperback (June 1997) A Field Guide for the Sight-Impaired Reader : A Comprehensive Resource for Students, Teachers, and Librarians [LARGE PRINT] by Andrew Leibs, Richard A. Scribner What makes the book unique is that it is concise enough to be consumed by, and to inspire the visually impaired reader to open her/his own channels of information, and yet is comprehensive enough to serve as an all-in-one reference for schools, libraries, and education professionals.