Tools for Writing Braille - Paths to Literacy
Braille Writing Devices, American Foundation for the Blind Overview of Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind Students These webpages from TSBVI includes information on braille translation software, braille embossers, braille displays, and portable devices.
Tools for Handwriting and Print – Paths to Literacy
There are numerous tools and techniques to assist people who are blind or visually impaired with handwriting. For people with low vision, tools include writing or signature guides, special pens, and paper with raised or bold lines.
Overview of Writing - Paths to Literacy
An overview of writing tools, as well as an introduction to the writing process, for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities
Teaching Handwriting to a Braille Reader – Paths to Literacy
Tips to teach cursive handwriting and signatures to a braille reader or person who is blind or visually impaired.
The Story of Louis Braille - Paths to Literacy
In 1878, the World Congress for the Blind voted to make Braille the system of reading and writing for all blind people worldwide. With the help of the United Nations, Braille has been adapted to almost every known language.
Introduction to Braille Writing – Paths to Literacy
Having a braille writer in the home is ideal, because your child can begin to use it well before formal instruction in reading and writing begins. A slate and stylus is a portable tool used for writing braille.
Teaching Braille Writing - Paths to Literacy
Teaching Braille Writing Tips and guidelines to teach braille writing and promote braille literacy among children who are blind or visually impaired
Writing for Students with Multiple Disabilities or Deafblindness
It includes information on process writing, pairing modeling writing with assistive technology, adapted writing tools, strategies for beginning sentence and paragraph writing, and writing and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
Paths to Literacy | For Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Literacy activities and resources for children who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind, or multiple disabilities. Braille literacy, tactile books.
Handwriting Tips for Students with Visual Impairments
Special paper, writing tools, lighting and other equipment can make it easier for them to write. It is important to work closely with the child’s vision teacher (TVI) and Occupational Therapist to determine which adaptations are best for an individual student.