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Blindness History Basics: History of Braille Writers

When fifteen-year-old Louis Braille presented his tactile system of raised dots in 1824, he hoped the new system would provide a...

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A Letter to My Younger Self

This activity is pulled from our Virtual ExCEL Camps happening summer of 2020! While these activities are written to fit...

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Never Stop Working for YOU-Short Term Plans

A short term goal is something you want to accomplish in a short amount of time.  For example, by the...

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If My Cane, Guide Dog, or Monocular Could Talk, What Would It Say?

This activity is pulled from our Virtual ExCEL Camps happening summer of 2020! While these activities are written to fit...

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A Tree for Me!

Trees are wonderful and amazing! Here is a chance to claim your own personal tree and observe it change during...

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Nature and the Outdoors Activity

Diggin’ the dirt! Have fun outside this summer exploring the properties of dirt, seeds, growing things, and enjoying the wildlife...

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Water Exploration and Play

Splish splash! Let’s have fun in the bath! This activity is pulled from our Virtual ExCEL Camps happening summer of...