This resource is for learning about braille. Links are provided to change colors, increase font size, decode braille, learn about braille, discuss some books with others and play games.

This magazine article explains how Louis Braille developed a system of reading for the blind which was called Braille in his honor.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Louis Braille and the alphabet he created for blind people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Helpful page serves as a resource of free fonts for both Braille and American Sign Language.

The National Library Service provides a free program to provide braille and audio materials to those who need them. There is a national system of participating libraries.

Step-by-step instructions, with photos, of how to create a message in Braille by gluing beans, or a substitute, onto paper.

An image of Louis Braille.

Comprehensive hotlist links to resources for the blind. Topics include Internet access, braille, eye diseases, organizations, research, university programs for persons with disabilities, vendors, and more.

This Blind Readers' site provides links to hundreds of resources for students who are blind or vision impaired and their families. They include spoken word resources, information on assistive technologies, speech recognition, Braille...

This Blind Readers' site provides links to hundreds of resources for students who are blind or vision impaired and their families. They include spoken word resources, information on assistive technologies, speech recognition, Braille...

A biographical overview of the life of Anne Sullivan Macy, devoted teacher of Heller Keller and a pioneer in the education of the visually impaired which earned her the nickname "miracle worker". Learn about her through her own letters,...

In this section, you will find a comprehensive listing of assistive technology products used by people who are blind or visually impaired organized by category.

Do you know what the largest sensory organ of the body is? Use this site on skin and its sense of touch to learn more.

Informative site for those who need assistance with computing needs due to low vision or blindness. Many links provided to arrive at a solution!

This webpage is a great resource for elementary teachers who are looking for activities, lessons, facts, and experiments pertaining to the eye.

Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...