According to a 2012 report from the World Health Organization, more than 39 million people in the world are blind. If you factor in people with low vision, the number of people with a visual impairment soars above 200 million. What causes blindness? Blindness can be congenital or acquired later in life. The causes of […]
10 Best Braille Games for Kids
Children of all ability levels learn valuable skills through play. Sighted children often play with toys like alphabet blocks and puzzles to gain basic literacy and problem-solving skills. Children who are blind have the same opportunity by playing with toys in braille. Braille toys and games can provide youngsters with an experience that is fun […]
10 Best Braille Books for Kids
Books play a crucial role in stimulating a child’s imagination, in addition to supporting the development of communication skills, vocabulary acquisition, and social skills. Fortunately, there are many children’s books available in braille, which is helpful both to blind youngsters and their sighted peers. Braille children’s books are readily available at major retailers, such as […]
How to Guide a Person Who is Visually Impaired or Blind: 12 Tips for Sighted Guide
Many people who are visually impaired feel comfortable traveling independently, but there may be times when a guide comes in handy. In situations like crowded restaurants, parties, street crossings, or unfamiliar places, assistance may be needed. The sighted guide technique, also known as human guide, is a way of walking with, and guiding, a person […]
9 Helpful Hints for Interacting With a Person Who is Blind
Most people have had minimal, if any, interactions with individuals who are blind or visually impaired. There is no big “secret” for interacting with people who are blind, but if you remember to relax and act naturally, you are off to a good start. It is normal to feel uncomfortable or awkward in new situations. […]
