Articles for tag: Braille

Karla News

The Biography of Louis Braille: Boy Inventor

Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, in a small town named Coupvray, near Paris. His life was like other children who were living in France at the time. Until one fateful day came that would place the biography of Louis Braille into history books. Louis Braille, the boy that helped himself, as well ...

Karla News

How Can a Blind Person Use the Computer

Have you ever thought of a blind person using a computer? Perhaps, it seems impossible to you. It seems unreal; as you wonder how it can be done since the person cannot see. You may be very surprised to know that blind people actually do use computers for all sorts of reasons, whether it is ...

Braille Gifts

Is there a Braille reader in your life who has a birthday or special occasion coming up? Would you like to make the holiday season more personal this year by finding just the right gift for your visually impaired friend or loved one? Well, you’re in luck. There are all sorts of great Braille gifts ...

Finding a Gift for a Blind Person

Graduation is upon us. If you have a friend who is graduating who happens to be blind, you might feel overwhelmed when trying to think of a gift. While money and gift cards are always nice, you might want to be a bit more personal in your gift giving. Some people have wondered what gifts ...

Karla News

Gift Ideas for the Visually Impaired

If you have a visually impaired friend or family member it is always difficult to find the right gift. Wanting to find something special you spend hours trying to come up with the perfect gift and then finally out of frustration you wind up getting another cd or audio book. There are many places online ...

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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Blind or Low-Vision Preschoolers

Welcome to my gift ideas list for blind or low-vision preschoolers. As the mother of a blind child, I know how difficult it can be to find the best toys that meet the needs of your child and your budget. Though all toys that I’ve listed would work for low-vision children, I’ve paid particular attention ...