AudioBookMaker
2.0
Mac Shareware $2.50. Convert any ordinary text file into an audiobook
in AIFF format, which you can drag and drop into iTunes, convert
to MP3, use in iMovie and other multimedia projects, or export
to your iPod. The program uses Jaguar's text-to-speech abilities,
so you have a choice of 22 voices.
Recording for the Blind
& Dyslexic
Educational titles available in every subject area and grade level from kindergarten through graduate studies, RFB&D's digitally recorded textbooks are effective learning tools for students challenged by the printed page.
Blindhomeschooler
This is for families who are homeschooling/parenting a blind
child. Teachers of the Visually Impaired who would like to share
tips and suggestions are also welcome.
BVI-Parents
This is a list where parents of blind or visually impaired children
can discuss topics related to raising their children, dealing
with concerns about the educational system, public attitudes
about blindness, etc.
Bookshare
A nonprofit online library of over 68,000 digital books. Through an award from the Office of Special Education programs, we provide free membership and access to this collection to U.S. students, including homeschoolers, with qualified print disabilities.
Braille Institute
Free literature and videotapes for those seeking information
about blindess.
Described and Captioned
Media Program
We offer free-loan described educational media for the benefit
of students who are blind or visually impaired. No fees apply,
and all postage is prepaid. Funded by the U.S. Department of
Education.
Family
Village
We are a global community that integrates information, resources,
and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with
mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families,
and for those that provide them services and support.
Hadley School for
the Blind
Accredited program that offers over 90 distance education courses
to eligible students completely free of charge.
Playtime
is Science for Children with Disabilities
A curriculum that aims to increase the ability of teachers, staff
and parents to motivate and empower students with disabilities
in grades K - 4 to develop science skills, build on their strengths,
and develop confidence and skills in science.
