Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired Promoting literacy for children who are visually impaired, deafblind or with multiple disabilities.

Paths to Literacy information ranges from a basic overview of literacy to various stages of development and special challenges, as well as an exploration of different media (print, braille, auditory strategies). We encourage you to add your ideas and questions, so that this will be an interactive hub of resources.

How do you start to teach literacy skills? Colorado State Library shared reading tips to help families support young chl...
07/23/2025

How do you start to teach literacy skills? Colorado State Library shared reading tips to help families support young chldren to develop early literacy skills. While these tips are not specific to children with visual impairments, they can easily be adapted for all children.

Paths to Literacy Reading Tips for Parents. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Written by a teacher of the visually impaired, who was inspired by her students, "I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea" is a...
07/21/2025

Written by a teacher of the visually impaired, who was inspired by her students, "I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea" is a picture book that follows a young blind girl as she explores the changing seasons through her senses.

Paths to Literacy I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

07/21/2025
Have you ever heard of a carrot car? Imaginative writing and storytelling offer students a way to express their emotions...
07/19/2025

Have you ever heard of a carrot car? Imaginative writing and storytelling offer students a way to express their emotions, while also developing their creative expression. Children with visual impairments and additional disabilities, such as autism, may be interested in topics that are considered “silly." Imaginative writing gives them a place to explore some of that, while also building their literacy, communication, and social skills.

Paths to Literacy Vegetable Vehicles: Imaginative Writing. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Kids aren't always drawn to the “perfect” CVI book so be willing to follow your child’s lead. It’s much easier to adapt ...
07/17/2025

Kids aren't always drawn to the “perfect” CVI book so be willing to follow your child’s lead. It’s much easier to adapt a book for vision than it is to manufacture an interest in reading. We've got some tips and ideas:

Paths to Literacy CVI Favorites: Books. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

📊 Graphs and charts can be very challenging for students who are blind or visually impaired, whether they are using tact...
07/16/2025

📊 Graphs and charts can be very challenging for students who are blind or visually impaired, whether they are using tactile graphs or large print graphs. This post includes examples of different types of large print and tactile charts and graphs, including pie chart, tally charts, bar graphs, and more!

Paths to Literacy Creating Large Print and Tactile Graphs. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Matt Formston 's new book, 'Surfing in the Dark', is the first Australian children’s book created in both text and brail...
07/14/2025

Matt Formston 's new book, 'Surfing in the Dark', is the first Australian children’s book created in both text and braille! Matt’s story is one of resilience, passion, and breaking barriers. Blind since the age of five, he never let that stop him from chasing his dreams. From navigating childhood facing the anxieties of fitting in with his teammates, to becoming a professional parasurfer and world champion, Matt’s journey proves that anything is possible!

Paths to Literacy Surfing in the Dark. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

For children with visual impairments, verbalization of information that our sighted learners have access to is a necessi...
07/12/2025

For children with visual impairments, verbalization of information that our sighted learners have access to is a necessity to create better learning opportunities.

For children with visual impairments, verbalization of visual information is a necessity to create better learning opportunities.

Literacy Kits are designed to promote active participation and communication for students with multiple disabilities dur...
07/10/2025

Literacy Kits are designed to promote active participation and communication for students with multiple disabilities during reading activities.

Paths to Literacy Creating a Literacy Kit. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Crafting for concepts is a fun and motivating way to teach students concepts that carryover in other areas of learning d...
07/09/2025

Crafting for concepts is a fun and motivating way to teach students concepts that carryover in other areas of learning development.

This TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) uses crafting for concepts as a motivating and fun way to teach her students.

A kinesthetic approach to letter formation and writing using Montessori materials and adaptations for low vision can hel...
07/09/2025

A kinesthetic approach to letter formation and writing using Montessori materials and adaptations for low vision can help children with visual impairments to make progress with handwriting skills.

Paths to Literacy Letter Formation and Handwriting. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

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Paths to Literacy shares information on a range of topics related to literacy for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind, including those with multiple disabilities. We are a collaborative project of Perkins School for the Blind and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We encourage you to add your ideas and questions, so that this will be an interactive hub of resources!