We put together a list of external resources to help support your child’s continued learning.
Below, you’ll find tips on screen time, information about digital literacy, iPad accessibility, getting started with braille, and ways to connect with online communities.
Further Reading
Canadian Paediatric Society: Screen time and preschool children: Promoting health and development in a digital world
National Association for the Education of Young Children: Technology and Young Children: Online Resources and Position Statement
Perkins School for the Blind: Introducing Technology to Students with Visual Impairment: Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten
iPad Accessibility
Apple iPad User Guide: Everything you need to know about iPad
Apple iPad User Guide: Learn basic gestures to interact with the iPad
Apple iPad User Guide: Use VoiceOver gestures on iPad
Perkins School for the Blind: Getting Started With VoiceOver on the iPad
Hadley: Listen with VoiceOver Series
Perkins School for the Blind: How to get started with an iPad and Bluetooth Keyboard
Perkins School for the Blind: Creating a Google Form Quiz on the iPad
Introducing Braille
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)
Perkins School for the Blind: Ten tips to prepare your child to learn to read braille
Free Braille Programs
Seedlings Braille Books for Children: Book Angel Program (BAP)
National Braille Press: Read Books! Program
Online Communities
American Printing House for the Blind: Family Connect Facebook Group
AppleVis: Online community and resource hub for blind, Deafblind, and low vision users of Apple technologies