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RECC Domain Results: 124 items found
Title	Author	Domain	Category	Problem?
'Recreation & Leisure Skills' in Foundations of Ed., Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children & Youths with Visual Impairments (Cost)	D. McGregor & C. Farrenkopf	Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: Chapter devoted to explaining modifications for teaching and promoting recreation and leisure skills to visually impaired students.
A1 Free Sound Effects	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure	Games, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This website houses thousands of sounds that include animals, motors, etc. They can be downloaded for activities such as listening lessons and games.
AbleData	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Studies, Technology	Adapted PE, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Products	Report a problem!
Description: This website is devoted to providing objective information on all types of assistive technology for all types of people with disabilities.
Ableplay	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides research and ratings for hundreds of toys that can be given to children with various disabilities.
Access Sports: A Model For Adapting Mainstream Sports Activities For Individuals With Visual Impairments	P. E. Ponchillia	Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Adapted PE, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: The AccessSports Model (ASM) was designed to adapt activities. The model allows professionals who have a basic knowledge of visual impairment and who know something about mainstream sports to analyze any sports activity by investigating three of the game's components: (a) the targets or goals in the sport, (b) its boundaries, and (c) its rules. RE:View, Vol. XXVII, Number 1, Spring 1995. Pp. 5-14.
Accessible World	N/A	Independent Living, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Recreation, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: Accessible World provides information through internet resources for blind consumers on a mryiad of topics.
American Printing House for the Blind Accessible Textbooks Dept. (Formally ATIC) (Cost/Quota Funds)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Large Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: This is a very thorough on-line catalog of books available for purchase in the following medias: regular print, recorded, braille and enlarged type.
American Printing House for the Blind Instructional Products Catalog & Parts Catalog (APH Quota)	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Products	Report a problem!
Description: APH is the premiere vendor of materials used for instructing visually impaired students.(Many items available free of charge to local school districts through Texas quota funds.)
American Printing House for the Blind Print/Braille Children's Books: Chrissy's Collection (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: APH has produced a collection of high interest books with both print and braille formats together.
Assessment Kit: Kit of Informal Tools for Academic Students with Visual Impairments (Cost)	D. Sewell (Ed.)	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology	Career Education, Choice and Decision Making, Family Resources, Functional Vision Evaluation, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Strategies, Itinerant Issues, Job Descriptions, Learning Media Assessment, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Nemeth, Personal Control and Individual Performance, Resources, Scheduling, Self-Awareness, Sports/Games, Student Data, Teaching Advanced Mathematics, Teaching Mathematical Concepts, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: This kit brings together informal checklists, suggestions for format; assessment materials that you may want to buy, informal reading inventories, and assessments of compensatory skill areas.
Braille International (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Family Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This is a producer of adult and childrens' braille books. They have approximately 1400 books on hand and can make books on demand.
Braille Reading Pals Club - Early Literacy Program	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Braille/Print Books, Pre-Braille	Report a problem!
Description: This program encourages parents to take an active roll in the braille literacy of their child.
Can Do! Series (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction	Concept Development, Early Intervention, Low Vision, Tactual Sensitivities	Report a problem!
Description: This is a series of 11 DVDs for those working with young children with visual impairments. It is also parent friendly.
Carolina Assistive Technology (CAT) Computer Games for Students with Visual Impairments (Handouts from Texas Focus 2010)	N/A	O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Games, Recreation, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: The University of North Carolina has created several computer games specifically for the visually impaired. This handout explains each game how to install them and the skills they require a user to develop.
Children's Braille Book Club (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Braille/Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: For $100 per year, receive a monthly children's book, from preschool to 3rd grade, in twin vision format (print and braille).
Creative Recreation for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults	I. Ludwig, L. Luxton & M. Attomre	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Arts and Crafts, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This booklet offers information about a variety of recreational activities. Suggestions are included for hints for those wanting to adapt favorite leisure activities.
DARS - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Blind Services	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Instructional Support, Professional Resources, Vocational Education Training	Report a problem!
Description: DARS provides in home and family support to consumers who qualify as legally blind. (TX Residents Only)
EVALS: Evaluating Visually Impaired Students (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology	Instructional Planning, Instructional Support, Program Planning, Signature Writing, Student Data, Tactile Graphics, Teaching Basic Number Facts and Operation, Teaching Mathematical Concepts, Vision Efficiency Training, Vocational Education Training, Writing Skills	Report a problem!
Description: 'Evaluation of students with VI is a complex, multi-faceted process of gathering info. using appropriate tools & techniques. Informal evaluation should be considered an essential supplement to the use of formal measures and published instruments. In order to determine curricular focus and plan effective instructional programming for students, the staff must know a student's levels of functioning in all areas of academic and unique need.'
Exceptional Teaching Aids (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of products specifically for teaching the visually impaired.
Family Village	N/A	Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Eye Conditions and Diseases, Family Resources, Syndromes/Diseases	Report a problem!
Description: A website that brings together a wide range of information for families and individuals with disabilities. The library is a particularly good place to find information on specific syndromes and conditions. (Not VI specific)
Finding Appropriate Toys for a Child with a Vision Loss	K. Blakely, M. A. Lang, B Sosna & B. Kushner	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This article provides helpful hints for increasing cognitive development through play.
Finding Ebooks on the Internet (Cost)	A. Dresner	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Ebooks	Report a problem!
Description: The author, who is visually impaired, explains where to locate books in different formats on the internet.
Finding, Researching and Downloading Books, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias on the Net	M. McCarty	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Recreational Reading, Reference, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: Mr. McCarty has updated his article on locating needed resources for visually impaired users on the internet.
Fit for Life	J. Butcher	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: Written by a blind PE instruction, Ms. Butcher discusses the importance of movement and ways that she has made sure her students are increasing their physical activity.
Fitness for Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired or Deafblind	L. Leibermann	Deafblind, Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Adapted PE, Games, Play	Report a problem!
Description: A leader in the field of physical education for those with sensory disabilities discusses specific sports and activities and how they can be modified and adapted for students.
Fred's Head Blog	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Support, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides tips, tutorials, articles, and information for those who are visually impaired and those who work with them.
From IEP to Teaching Strategies. . . How Do We Get There? (especially when teaching social and recreational skills) (Cost)	V. Perwein & N. Levack	Recreation and Leisure, Social Interaction	Instructional Strategies, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This booklet can serve as a basis for in-service, especially when using the Independent Living Curriculum to teach from. Areas of concentration are developing IEPs for social skills and recreation and leisure skills.
Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students (F.A.C.E.S.)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Social Interaction, Social Studies	Curricula, Functional Math, Functional Skills, Instruction of Adventitiously Blind, Instruction of Personal Management, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This curriculum covers math, science, social studies, physical health and vocational skills (elementary to high school) for students with moderate to severe disabilities. (Not VI specific)
Games For People with Sensory Impairments - Strategies for Including People of All Ages (Cost)	L. Lieberman & Jim Cowart	Deafblind, Family Resources, MIVI, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination	Adapted PE, Family Resources, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides facilitators with 70 games that sensory disabled people can play. The activities offered in this book can all be presented to students who are sensory impaired with multiple disabilities within a regular physical education curriculum, or to adults with sensory impairments in any recreational setting.
Games for the Blind (Cost)	N/A	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Games	Report a problem!
Description: These computer games have been created for the visually impaired consumer.
Games U Touch (Cost)	C. Holm	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Games, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: Ms. Holm has created 'edutainment' games specifically for children with visual impairments.
Gardening and Horticulture	N/A	Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Development, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This webpage provides tips for teachers and students wanting to garden as a hobby.
Getting In Touch With Play: Creating Play Environments for Children with Visual Impairments (Cost)	K. Blakely, M.A. Lang & R. Hart	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Play	Report a problem!
Description: The purpose of this manual is to offer design that supports more creative and satisfying play experiences for children who are blind or visually impaired as well as for children with full vision.
Getting Started with the IPhone: An Introduction for Blind Users (Cost)	F. Dressner & D. Martineau	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This book is broken down into 5 parts, helping the blind user to maximize the potential useage of his IPhone.
gh (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Math, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Technology	Producing Nemeth Code, Products, Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This is a producer of audio accessible, tactile graphics and braille products.
Goalball Association	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Goal Ball	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides information regarding goalball, how it's played, needed equipment, etc.
Going Places: Transition Guidelines for Community-Based Physical Activities (APH Quota)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination	Activities for High School Students, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: A resource guide for teens and young adults that promotes independent physical activity.
Good Toys for Blind Kids: Suggestions for Parents	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: From the website: "This list is made up of regular toys that can be purchased through local shops or toy stores. The age categories were those suggested by the parents, not the manufacturer. Please check the package for recommended age levels before you buy a toy."
Hadley School for the Blind	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Braille Literacy for the Sighted, Communication, Family Resources, Learning Nemeth Code, Libraries, Resources, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: Tuition free correspondent courses available to students, family members, etc. for instruction in areas specific to visual impairments, including parents, early childhood, and assistive technology.
Hark the Sound	G. Bishop	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Auditory Skills, Games	Report a problem!
Description: A downloadable computer program that provides auditory games for visually impaired students.
How to Thrive, Not Just Survive: A Guide to Developing Independent Life Skills . . . (Cost)	R. M. Swallow & K. M. Huebner (Eds.)	Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Social Interaction	Choice and Decision Making, Family Resources, Instructional Strategies, Resources, Self-Awareness	Report a problem!
Description: This book provides guidelines and strategies for helping blind and visually impaired children to develop, acquire and apply skills that are necessary for independence in socialization, orientation and mobility, and leisure time and recreational activities.
iBlink Radio	n/a	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology	Report a problem!
Description: From the website: "The world's first application for the visually impaired for the IPhone, IPod Touch and IPad! Radio stations, podcasts and reading services of special interest to blind and visually impaired persons.
Independent Living Aids (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Social Studies, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of products promoting independence of people with visual impairments.
Independent Living: A Curriculum with Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments (Cost)	R. Loumiet & N. Levack	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Social Interaction	Adapted PE, Adolescents, Choice and Decision Making, Communication, Curricula, Elementary	Report a problem!
Description: A curriculum used for assessment, teaching and evaluating students in these areas: social skills, self care and leisure skills. It is designed for students from school age to adulthood who will live independently or with minimal assistance.
Iowa Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Resource Guide	K. Blankenship, et. al.	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Auditory Skills, Documenting Progress, Eligibility, Functional Vision Evaluation, IEP, IEP Prep, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Media Assessment, Program Planning, Student Data, Student Observation	Report a problem!
Description: An incredibly thorough tool written for TVIs and COMS to help instruct, assess, plan and evaluate in all areas of the ECC.
It's February. . .Time To Plan For Camp	R. Lucey	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Camp	Report a problem!
Description: This is camp resources listed for Texas students with visual impairments. Dates may have expired but general information may still pertain, includes internet resources. (Texas Only)
JVIB (Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness) Subject Index for Articles (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This is a current list of articles available for download, indexed by subject area.
Large Print Suppliers and Publishers	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Large Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: Here is a list of publishing companies and individual companies that will enlarge books.
Learning Ally	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This national library provides books on compact disc and available for download. Textbooks are available for Texas students.
Low Vision Gateway	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Accessible Books, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Low Vision Specialists, Technology, Transition/Future Planning, Transportation, Vision Efficiency Skills, Visual Efficiency and Functioning	Report a problem!
Description: This site offers information about low vision and the many aspects of having low vision. It is for parents, family members and educators.
LRS Large Print Reproductions (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Large Print Books, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This company can enlarge books in black and white or color.
LS&S Group (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Family Resources, Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of products promoting independence of people with visual impairments.
Major Sports and Recreation Resources	P. Ponchillia	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adapted PE, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: The author provides an extensive list of resources for sports and recreation. Equipment, programs, camps for a multitude of sports and activities is provided.
Martial Arts for the Blind	N/A	Family Resources, O&M, Recreation and Leisure	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students	Report a problem!
Description: Information regarding how blind and visually impaired people participate and study martial arts. Resources are given.
MoPix - Motion Picture Access (Cost)	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Service which describes Hollywood movies for the visually impaired. A list of accessible theaters is given.
Mosquito Netting or Paycheck Which Will You Choose?	R. Lucey	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Camp	Report a problem!
Description: Camp resources listed for Texas students with visual impairments. Dates may have expired but general information may still pertain, includes internet resources. (Texas Only)
Movement Without Sight: Physical Activities and Dance for the Visually Handicapped (Cost)	L. E. Kratz	Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Adapted PE, Dance, Instructional Development, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: This book looks at the implications of movements for individuals without sight and gives information about teaching physical activity to children who are visually impaired.
Moving Ahead Series Storybooks (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: From the website, 'Moving Ahead Storybooks introduce symbolic representation, more complex illustrations, and an increased emphasis on text by combining tactile pictures, print/braille text and a fun story.
Music and Low Vision --Strategies for People with MD, RP and Related Problems . . .	N/A	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Low Vision Solutions, Music	Report a problem!
Description: Thomas Green, a retired physicist, developed a great system for displaying music (and other material) in super-enlarged format, adaptable to each student, on a standard laptop monitor screen.
National Beep Baseball Association	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beep Baseball, Parent Resources	Report a problem!
Description: This website is dedicated to promoting beep baseball for visually impaired. It includes history and current averages of top players from across the nation.
National Braille Press (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Play, Pre-Braille, Recreational Reading, Sensory Training	Report a problem!
Description: Nonprofit braille printing and publishing house. It offers a braille book-of-the-month club.
National Camps for Blind Children	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Camp	Report a problem!
Description: National organization offering camps for children of all ages, year round, in different locations of the country, Christian affiliated.
NFB's Newsline Online	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: A portal for news content available on the web for the blind and visually impaired. An application submission is required.
Open Library	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Audio Books, Ebooks	Report a problem!
Description: Open Library provides over 1 million accessible books available for download.
Opus Technologies	N/A	Arts, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Music	Report a problem!
Description: A company which develops software, print and braille materials to help instuct learning braille music.
Paper Music	N/A	Arts, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Music	Report a problem!
Description: This website is a resource enabling disabled musicians to locate music of any kind from any source.
Parent/Teacher Resource for Children with Sensory Impairments - promoting physical education and recreation	N/A	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Games, Motor Involvement, Play, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: This website, housed by APH, is the result of a three year study that provides resources for the promotion of PE and recreational skills for students with visual impairments.
PCS Games	N/A	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Games	Report a problem!
Description: This site is dedicated to the blind gamer with constant updates on links to on-line games and forums.
Perkins School for the Blind - Products (Cost)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Braille Writing, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Producer of various types of instructional aids and resources for families and professionals.
Physical Activities for VI Youth	M. Artido & J. Roberts	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adapted PE, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies	Report a problem!
Description: A great resource that presents many issues regarding getting visually impaired students involved with physical education and recreation and leisures. Ideas are given on how to modify different activities and suggestions are also given on indoor and outdoor activities. From Denmark. E-mail: julprause@hotmail.com
Physical Education and Recreation for Blind and Visually Impaired Students	A. Montagnino	Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Games, Instructional Strategies, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: Written by an experienced educator of visually impaired students, the author gives countless tips for adapting all kinds of physical activities plus individual sports situations and games.
Pinterest	N/A	Family Resources, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Reference, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more.
Popular Activities & Games for Blind,Visually Impaired & Disabled People (Cost)	P. Rickards	Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Adapted PE, Family Resources, Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: This book for the professional and consumer, provides instruction for activities and games involving the visually impaired person.
Primary Phonics Storybook Sets (Cost)	B. Makar	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Accessible Books, Beginning Reading, Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: These booklets have large print, uncontracted and contracted braille and help the student practice basic beginner reading skills.
Publications available from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Curricula, Instructional Support	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of books, curricula and kits for professionals who serve students with visual impairments and those with additional disabilities.
Read Any Good Books Lately? Using APH Trade Books	C. Johnson	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Beginning Reading, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: A representative from APH presents the new products that have been developed for emerging braille readers.
Read How You Want, Your Customized Book Source (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books	Report a problem!
Description: This company provides a very comprehensive list of on-demamnd books in alternate formats such as braille, auditory and large print.
Recorded Books, LLC (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books, Family Resources, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This is a large catalog of complete and unabridged audiobooks. It also includes Accelerated Reader titles.
Recreation and Leisure Products from the American Printing House for the Blind	N/A	Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of products for those with visual impairments and the instruction of this population.
Scattered Crowns: Tactile Attribute Game (APH Quota)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Games	Report a problem!
Description: 'A fun, versatile board game that encourages young children, especially those with visual impairments and blindness, to develop tactile skills.' For ages 5 and up.
Seedlings, Braille Books for Children (Cost)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books, Play, Pre-Braille, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: This is a catalog of braille books for children (available in uncontracted and contracted braille).
ShareBraille	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books, Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: ShareBraille is a division of NFB offering the exchange of donated braille books in order to build braille literacy.
Shop Low Vision (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, O&M, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Instructional Aids/Materials, Low Vision Devices, Low Vision Solutions, Products	Report a problem!
Description: Catalog of products promoting independence for the visually impaired consumer plus materials for the vision professional.
Ski for Light	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Family Resources, Skiing	Report a problem!
Description: A program promoting cross country skiing for the visually impaired.
Snoezelen Multisensory Environment (Cost)	N/A	Deafblind, Early Childhood, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction	Active Learning, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Auditory Skills, Communication, Cortical Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Games, Motor Involvement, Music, Play, Positioning, Routines, Self-Awareness, Sensory Training, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: Snoezelen rooms or equipment uses the blend of sights, sounds, textures, aromas, and motion to provide stimulation of the primary sensory systems and may be modified to meet each student's sensory or visual needs.
Social Netorking and You: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for Blind Users (Cost)	A. Dresner	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Technology	Report a problem!
Description: This guide explains what social networking is and how a blind user can access Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Software Demos	N/A	Career Education and Transition, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Keyboard Instruction, Products	Report a problem!
Description: A preview and demonstration site for APH software.
Space Camp (Cost)	N/A	Recreation and Leisure, Science	Camp	Report a problem!
Description: National camp for the study of astronomy and space travel available to students with visual impairments during certain weeks of the year.
Speakaboos	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website offers free visual stories for young children with audio and music. Categories include nursery rhymes, fables, folk stories and songs. (Not VI Specific)
Spoonbill Software	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Games	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides games for blind gamers free of charge.
Sports Extravaganza	N/A	Family Resources, MIVI, Physical Education, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: Annual sporting event held every fall in Irving, Texas for blind and visually impaired children and youth ages 0-22. (Texas students only)
Storyline Online	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Accessible Books, Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Audio Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website, sponsored by the Sreen Actors Guild Foundation provides audio and visual books read by famous actors. Although not VI specific, blind children can listen to the audio stories without needing any modifications to the technology.
Suggestions for Recreation and Leisure Activities for Blind and Visually Impaired Children	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Games	Report a problem!
Description: A list is provided on how activities and games can be adapted to include blind and visually impaired children.
Summer Programs Available at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology	Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adapted PE, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Arts and Crafts, Camp, Cane Travel, Choice and Decision Making, Functional Skills, Games, Instruction of Personal Management, Recreation, Resources, Role Models/Mentors for Students, Self-Advocacy and Leadership, Transition/Future Planning, Vocational Education Training	Report a problem!
Description: TSBVI offers summer programs that provide students with instruction in all areas of the ECC. (Texas students only)
Tactile Colour Communication (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Math, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Social Studies	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: Standardized color tactile adhesive sheets are sold representing the 12 different colors. Can be used in all areas of education.
Talking GlowDice (APH Quota)	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Games	Report a problem!
Description: A battery operated handheld device that 'rolls' a dice and visually displays and announces the number.
Talking Word Puzzles Software (APH Quota)	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Games	Report a problem!
Description: A computer program that allows the user to create or solve hidden word puzzles and crossword puzzles.
TalkingTag (Cost)	N/A	Independent Living, Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Adaptive Tools/Technology, Low Vision Solutions	Report a problem!
Description: From the website,"record short Video or Voice messages on TalkingTag labels and merchandize using this innovative TalkingTag App. Note: You will need TalkingTag labels to use this App. Store your Memories, Messages and Notes on different types of TalkingTag labels which can then be attached to Scrapbooks, Greeting cards, photo albums, gifts, quilts and any other item. You can share the messages with friends, family or business associates by simply sending the recorded label."
Teaching your Baby to Play with Toys	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: An excellent one page full of tips for parents of infants with visual impairments.
Technology Manufacturer's Links	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Internet and Accessibility, Low Vision Devices, Producing Nemeth Code, Products, Resources, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Links to major manufacturers of technology for the visually impaired consumer.
Teen Scene: Portraits of Success Video (APH Quota)	N/A	Career Education and Transition, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Social Interaction	Choice and Decision Making, Personal Control and Individual Performance, Self-Advocacy and Leadership, Self-Awareness	Report a problem!
Description: A great video with four teenagers with low vision sharing their thoughts about dating, school success, sports, careers and self-advocacy.
Texas SenseAbilities Newsletter and See/Hear Archives	N/A	Arts, Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, Math, MIVI, O&M, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Self Determination, Social Interaction, Social Studies, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Communication, Family Resources, Instructional Support, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: Publication for instuctors and families of visually impaired children including those with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. It contains current and relevant information for various topics from school to community to home. (Downloadable)
Texas State Library - Talking Book Program	N/A	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, MIVI, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Accessible Books, Audio Books, Braille/Print Books, Family Resources, Large Print Books, Music, Recreational Reading	Report a problem!
Description: The TSL program allows visually and physically impaired patrons to choose free books from a national library system in braille, large type or audio format. (Texas students only)
The American Blind Skiing Foundation	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Organizations, Skiing	Report a problem!
Description: Organization which promotes self-esteem and independence through recreational and competitive skiing for the visually impaired.
The Best Christmas Toys for Blind Children!	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: This is a collection of toys recommended by parents of children who have visual impairments. It does include a section on recommendations for older children.
The Black Book of Colors	M. Cottin & R. Farla	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille/Print Books, Siblings	Report a problem!
Description: This children's book characterizes a young blind girl asking her sister, 'What color is. . .?' The siblings has some wonderful responses which help visually impaired children see color.
The Blind Photographer: Finding beauty through the eyes of an unlikely shutterbug	N. Slaughter	Arts, Recreation and Leisure	Personal Control and Individual Performance, Role Models/Mentors for Students	Report a problem!
Description: Abstract: The author relates how she uses photography as a way to see the intricate details of the world and to share that beauty with others.
The Blind Reader's Page	N/A	Arts, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Parent Resources, Recreation, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: The Blind Reader's Page offers a wide variety of information in alternative formats for those with print disabilities.
The Bookstore at the American Foundation for the Blind (Cost)	N/A	Assessment, Career Education and Transition, Compensatory/Access, Deafblind, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Independent Living, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Self Determination, Sensory Efficiency, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Instructional Aids/Materials, Instructional Development, Instructional Planning, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Support, Professional Books	Report a problem!
Description: This website provides AFB's most current on-line catalog.
The Braille SuperStore	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Braille/Print Books, Low Vision Devices, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: A virtual bookstore that contains 1000's of braille titles. Also, it sells various low vision and blind related products.
The Living Painting Trust (Cost)	N/A	Arts, Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Support, Tactile Graphics	Report a problem!
Description: Although this resource is found in Great Britian, famous paintings and works are available in tactual graphic format for the blind and visually impaired to explore.
Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, MIVI, O&M, Recreation and Leisure	Play, Toys	Report a problem!
Description: From the website, "we have published the annual Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use resource featuring specially selected toys that encourage play for children with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities.:
Twenty-six Useful Apps for the Blind I-Phone User (Cost)	P. Cantisani	Recreation and Leisure, Technology	Technology	Report a problem!
Description: The author reviews 26 apps that can be used with blind users.
United States Association of Blind Athletes-USABA	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Goal Ball, Golf, Organizations, Skiing, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: This website is dedicated to promoting athletic competition and recreation for visually impaired people.
United States Blind Golf Association	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Golf, Organizations	Report a problem!
Description: This site provides information related to and for visually impaired golfers.
United States Braille Chess Association	N/A	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Chess, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: This website is for the promotion of chess play by visually impaired persons through the internet and live tournaments.
VI Tech Share- To Help Share Technology Devices and Web Links	Blog Created by Vision Teachers in Rural West TX	Arts, Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Science, Social Interaction, Technology, Vision and Visual Impairments	Accessible Books, Active Learning, Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, Activities for High School Students, Adaptive Tools/Technology, Arts and Crafts, Audio Books, Basic Information, Beginning Reading, Caseload Analysis, Cortical Visual Impairment, Early Childhood Intervention, Early Intervention, Elementary, Emergent Literacy Skills, Eye Anatomy and Function, Eye Conditions and Diseases, Family Resources, Games, General Information, Goal Setting and Attainment, IEP, IEP Prep, Inservice for Teachers and Administrators, Instructional Planning, Music, Parent Resources, Play, Positioning, Recreational Reading, Syndromes/Diseases, Tactual Related, Tactual Sensitivities, Technology, Toys, Training and Tutorials	Report a problem!
Description: Resources for Babies;Resources for Literacy; Curriculum for Alternative Teaching;Tactual Books;CVI;VI Resources; Resources for VI Teachers; Goals and Objectives;Helpful sites about Eyes;Home made toy resources and play; Visual Perception;AT;Switch Use;Math;Social Stories;Link Share;Books - digital,CDs,audible;Adapted Books;Screen Readers;Text Readers;Games/Movies;word prediction software;Braille;O & M;Modules/Webcasts for VI Trainings.
ViA (Visually Impaired Apps)	N/A	Compensatory/Access, Early Childhood, Family Resources, Math, MIVI, O&M, Professional Resources, Recreation and Leisure, Sensory Efficiency, Technology	Reference, Resources	Report a problem!
Description: A fully accessible app for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. ViA has been designed to help identify apps that are useful for adults and children who are blind or have low vision, including those with additional disabilities. Users can easily sort through the apps in the App Store and locate those that were built specifically for, or provide functionality to the user with a visual impairment."
Walk/Run for Fitness Kit (APH Quota)	N/A	Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Instructional Aids/Materials	Report a problem!
Description: This kit allows students to work on 'the five major components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength and body mass index. It includes a personal guidewire system, two talking pedometers and a should sling carrying back.'
Web Chase (APH Quota)	N/A	Early Childhood, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Family Resources, Games	Report a problem!
Description: A board game designed especially for visually impaired students. Students must use their tactual skills to manuever spiders throughout different obstacles to win the game. For ages 5 and older.
What Can Families Do at Home to Support Recreation and Leisure Skills	L. Leiberman	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Parent Resources, Play, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: Dr. Leibermann gives three pointers in helping parents of visually impaired children build upon R/L activities in the home.
What Can Families Do at Home to Support Recreation and Leisure Skills?	L. Leiberman	Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Family Resources, Parent Resources, Play, Recreation	Report a problem!
Description: Dr. Leiberman explains three points in encouraging families to have their child with a visual impairment become more involved in rec/leisure skills.
Where to Find Braille Books for Children	M. Garber	Compensatory/Access, Family Resources, Recreation and Leisure	Braille Publishers, Braille/Print Books	Report a problem!
Description: This article, written for parents, tells of the top companies that sell or distribute braille children's books.
Who Needs Sports?	J. Robinson	Deafblind, Family Resources, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure	Recreation, Sports/Games	Report a problem!
Description: The Family Support Specialist from TSBVI talks about adaptions and resources for students and parents.