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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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Tame Your Mane with Braille Beads

OMH! (Oh My Hair!) Does social distancing have you longing for, desperately missing your hairstylist? APH has two fun and...

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Exploring Experiments at “The Science Fair”

Appropriate for ages: Kindergarten through 2nd grade This activity includes a story about kindergarten students learning about fifth-grade science projects...

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A Tune for National Train Day!

Did you know that there are fun and silly holidays every day of the year? May 9, 2020, is National...

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Tangle Toy Art

Is the rain putting a damper on your sidewalk art? Never fear, Tangle Toy is here! Create art inside on...

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Easy-to-Make Tactile Tracking Paths

Get creative with inexpensive fun craft tape, in various widths, to create patterns like zigzag and stair-steps. Use the paths...

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Bippity Boppety Boo—Now You Say It, Too!

Use this activity to build your child’s listening skills and awareness of spoken sounds and help them gain the ability...