The 3rd annual Technology Olympics is quickly approaching! The event, just like past Technology Olympics, will be held at Edventure Children’s Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, in October 2012. Registration will open shortly after Labor Day!

For children who have visual impairments and additional disabilities, making a friend, interacting with others in the community, and learning social skills are challenging. As a parent you can help your child by teaching social skills, involving your child in community activities, and working with your child’s educational team to prioritize friendship development and community involvement.

A tactile experience book may be created with meaningful tactile items for a child or older individual who is visually impaired or blind. These books can help from recalling vacation memories to establishing a routine.

The holidays are upon us and schools and families are preparing to take a break and relax. We believe that books are a great way for families to come together for fun and to learn about each other. These books are all about people with visual impairments and the people around them. Enjoy!

For children who read braille, one handwriting skill that needs to be taught is the child’s signature. This skill is usually started in second or third grade when the other children usually begin to learn cursive writing.

When people think dyslexia, they think vision problems. Dyslexics see letters and numbers backwards if they can read at all. That’s the common thought, but only one aspect of dyslexia. Dyslexia is a reading disorder, not a vision or “seeing” disorder. This means that braille readers can also be dyslexic.

Although listening skills are not designed to replace braille reading, they are an essential communication skill that all children need to possess. For many individuals who read braille, listening skills will become essential when they enter middle and high school.

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.

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

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