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Exploring Space and Self by Lilli Nielsen: A Transformative Approach to Spatial Awareness for Children with Disabilities
In this blog, we explore the book 'Space and Self' written by Lilli Neilson which is used as a guide when working with sensory loss.
Tactile Collective
Oct 17, 20245 min read
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Dr Lilli Neilson's Active Learning Program
Dr. Nielsen asserts that all young children learn best through play and active exploration of their environment.
Tactile Collective
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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Unveiling the Potential: UEB Online Training Program
The UEB Online Training Program offers online training programs and competency exams in braille literacy and mathematics.
Tactile Collective
Mar 17, 20244 min read
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Navigating the Educational Landscape: How Educators can Support Learners with Blindness and Low Vision
Understanding the multifaceted impacts of a visual impairment is crucial for fostering an inclusive & supportive learning environment.
Tactile Collective
Jan 27, 20243 min read
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Fostering Object Permanence: A Vital Skill for Children Who Are Blind
Let's discuss object permanence, its significance in child development, and how to nurture this skill in children who are blind.
Tactile Collective
Sep 22, 20237 min read
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The Importance of Mobility & Strength Development in Children who are Blind; Addressing Hip-hinging
Mobility & Strength Development; How hip-hinging becomes a common compensatory mechanism.
Tactile Collective
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane | Part 3
In this blog post we recognise the benefits of the long cane and how we can introduce this to young children as an early intervention tool.
Tactile Collective
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane | Part 2
Bottom-Up Approach (The Promotion Model) The child is not born with concepts of the world. The baby is born with sensory systems, like...
Tactile Collective
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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Introducing the Long Cane: An Early Intervention Mobility Tool for Children with a Visual Impairment
PART 1 | The Significance of Early Intervention As parents and educators, we always want the best for our children, especially when it...
Tactile Collective
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Unveiling the Secrets of Objects: Exploring with WESSSTT for our Blind Learners
WESSSTT is a mnemonic for exploring anything thoroughly. In this post, we understand what it stands for, the benefits and how we apply it.
Tactile Collective
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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Orientation & Mobility; A Super Brief Overview!
Welcome to my super brief overview of O&M. Let's start by breaking down the basics! Orientation (O) is the ability to use various senses...
Tactile Collective
May 27, 20233 min read
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Navigating Airports with a Visual Impairment
This blog post explores some of the unique challenges that blind people may face when traveling by airplane.
Tactile Collective
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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Introducing the braille cell to children who are blind
Introducing the braille cell to children who are blind.
Tactile Collective
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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15 Important School Starter Tips for Parents of Children who are Blind or have Profound Vision Loss
15 Important School Starter Tips for Parents of Children who are Blind or have Profound Vision Loss.
Tactile Collective
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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Engaging Early Braille Learners through Tactile Book Kits
Continuing to keep students with severe visual impairments engaged in learning braille literacy through Tactile Book Kits.
Tactile Collective
Sep 22, 20225 min read
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Accessibility in a Business
Are you an accessible business owner? Are you all-inclusive to everyone in the community? How can you make your business more accessible...
Tactile Collective
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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How to Avoid Common Eye Injuries!
Preventing eye injury is not only exclusive to people who are already experiencing vision loss, it applies to ALL people around the world.
Tactile Collective
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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How to Assist in Reducing the Global Gap of Accessibility
Tactile Collective’s mission is to create a community that assists families around the world in accessing braille & low vision items.
Tactile Collective
Jun 24, 20223 min read
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Handwriting Tips for Students with a Visual Impairment
Students with VI will require adjustments when handwriting to avoid visual & physical fatigue. This post provides tips in how to reduce this
Tactile Collective
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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Why Should I Consider a Verification if my Child has Low Vision?
Verifying a student with low vision allows them to receive appropriate specialist support and curriculum access with ease.
Tactile Collective
Sep 23, 20204 min read
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