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Transportation for Nondrivers
Friday, October 8th, 2010 by Penny Rosenblum

Whether you’re the family member of someone who doesn’t drive or you’re a nondriver yourself, you’ll find that with planning, organization, and self advocacy, nondrivers can get where they want to go.

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Games Are Fun And They Help Children Learn
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 by Penny Rosenblum

Part of the fun of growing up is playing games with family and friends. Games can also help your child build social, recreational, and academic skills. Here are a variety of games you can play with your child.

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Pre-Braille Skills
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 by Jodi Floyd

Systematic building of skills in toddlers and pre-schoolers will facilitate learning to read and write braille in the future! Skills to build include: concepts such as same and different, tactual awareness and perception, and fine motor such as exploring objects with hands and using hands cooperatively.

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Easy Ideas for Daily Living
Friday, September 3rd, 2010 by Jennifer Jeffcoat

Independent living can be a breeze with some planning, organizing, and labeling. These few simple suggestions will help you live safely and with increased confidence.

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Your Brain On Braille
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 by David Pruitt

Reading and writing braille actually stimulates many parts of the visual cortex of the brain. Using braille won’t just make you a better writer and more marketable for jobs. It may very well increase your longevity and overall mental health for years to come.

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How to Braille Playing Cards
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 by Penny Rosenblum

This is a great activity for someone learning to use a slate and stylus. It’s functional, and then you can play a game!

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Activities for Learning: Infants and Toddlers
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 by Kari Arnold and Susiene Royson

It’s never too early to begin exploring your environment. This article contains practical ideas for families and early interventionists.

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Friday, July 30th, 2010 by Cory Bohon

Learn how to subscribe to BrailleSC.org using an RSS reader, and never miss another post again.

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Making Your iPod Accessible
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 by Cory Bohon

When you’re listening to music on your iPod you might not immediately think about accessibility, but this little device has a few accessibility features that can make it more useful for anyone.

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Reading Aloud to Children with Visual Impairment
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 by Tina Herzberg

Reading aloud to a child can be a lot of fun! It also familiarizes the child with the language of books and helps develop vocabulary. If your child is visually impaired, here are just a couple of tips that may enrich the experience for you and your child.

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