Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

03/13/2026

Creating learning materials that support every student requires more than clear text. It means offering pages that invite learners to see, touch, hear, and interact with ideas in ways that make sense to them. Even as digital tools grow, printed resources remain valuable because they are flexible, tactile, and easy to adapt. This article shares simple, practical strategies to make print materials more inclusive, more sensory-rich, and more engaging for all learners.

Paths to Literacy Create Inclusive, Multi-Sensory Learning Materials Using Print-Based Resources. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/12/2026

What is Audio-Supported or Audio-Assisted Reading?
Audio-Assisted Reading allows a user to listen to a spoken version of text while looking at screen-displayed print or touching braille.

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

03/11/2026

Rhyming words are an engaging way for young children to enjoy the world of books and literacy! Use models of animals and objects to make it more meaningful to children with visual impairments

Paths to Literacy Oi Frog! Fun ideas to extend the literacy opportunities. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/10/2026

Get ready for March Madness with this accessible NCAA tournament bracket! Braille can be used in so many ways and this NCAA bracket is a great example of how it can make sports and popular events accessible to all.

Paths to Literacy Accessible NCAA Bracket. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/09/2026

It's time for the March Expanded Core Curriculum Challenge! February's theme is: Assistive Technology. Check out activities and ideas at the link or choose your own!

Anyone who works with blind or low vision students can participate -- make sure you register for a chance to win a gift card each month!

https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/march-ecc-skill-assistive-technology/
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03/06/2026

One of the most effective ways to teach literacy basics is through the use of a student's name. Learn how to use this strategy with students who have visual impairments by using large print and braille.

Paths to Literacy Using Their Name to Support Literacy. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/05/2026

These crossword puzzles are accessible to students who are blind or visually impaired, using a screen reader or Voice Over. The content corresponds to all areas of the standard general curriculum for grades 5-12.

Paths to Literacy Accessible Crossword Puzzle App. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/04/2026

Project Inspire: Increasing STEM Braille Potential is excited to announce our third Mathlete Competition for US and Canadian braille readers (AKA mathletes)!

Mathletes who use Nemeth Code within UEB Contexts or UEB Math/Science will compete in an online competition to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Eastern / 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Central / 9:30 AM–11:30 AM Mountain, and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM Pacific.

Paths to Literacy Project INSPIRE Mathlete Competition 2026. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/03/2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, we recognize the profound impact of Debra Bonde, a woman whose dedication has opened the world of literacy to thousands of children who are blind or visually impaired.

Paths to Literacy Highlighting Debra Bonde during Women’s History Month . For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

03/02/2026

From braille to dictation to color highlighting, these individualized supports help students with CVI write efficiently and focus on sharing their ideas.

Paths to Literacy 8 Key Areas for Supporting Writing with CVI. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/27/2026

Here's a list of resources that a TVI finds useful to assist families and teams find materials related to Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).

Paths to Literacy Modify on the Fly for CVI. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/26/2026

Is your student receiving a quality VI program? These guidelines can help you determine if a child who is blind or visually impaired is getting a quality program.

Paths to Literacy Is My Child Getting A Quality VI Program?. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments