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ASVI Calgary is accepting applications for funding of adaptive equipment
and/or software for students with vision loss.
First application deadline is January 31, 2010.
Please call the office or email your request for an application form.







 

 
Christian Record Services offers a great camp for individuals with vision loss.
Contact 403 658-2292

 

Free Braille Books are available at:

  • Braille Institute in their special collections www.brailleinstitute.org 
  • Seedlings Braille Books in the Special Projects Section http://www.seedlings.org 
  • e-books at www.amazon.com

 

World Book Encyclopedia Articles available in Braille from www.seedlings.org

 

Hadley School for the Blind  will provide correspondence courses for free for
families with children with vision loss.
www.hadley-school.org

 

The American Foundation for the Blind has launched the Braille Bug. It is an
interactive channel on its website.
www.afb.org/braillebug

 

This site is a Guide to Toys for Children Who Are Blind or Visually
Impaired.
www.toy-tia.org

 

Interested in conversing in braille? Then try www.hotbraille.com

 

Games designed for the blind can be found at www.gamesfortheblind.com