Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

09/10/2026

This activity helps children who are blind or visually impaired to develop sensory skills through a trip to visit different kinds of stores and shops.

Paths to Literacy Sensory Curriculum Ideas - Journey to the Shop. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/09/2026

Adapt "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" for children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities by creating a story box and picture communication and tactile symbols.

Paths to Literacy Adapting If You Give a Pig a Pancake for Students with Multiple Disabilities. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/09/2026

This experimental documentary follows three students as they compete in an annual Braille tournament in Los Angeles.

09/08/2026

Check out these evidence based strategies that are used globally to promote braille skills.

Paths to Literacy The Future of Braille Literacy: Global Strategies for Building Lifelong Readers. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/07/2026

Explore one of our most popular features on Paths to Literacy: Braille Art Designs. We are thrilled to highlight the wonderful braille drawings shared over the years by Edith West for everyone to enjoy.

Paths to Literacy Edith West: Honoring her Braille Art Designs and Work. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/03/2026

This lesson idea uses a wonderful story about Norman, "One Amazing Goldfish," and includes a story box that can be adapted to meet individual student goals with a variety of settings.

In this story the author, Kelly Bennett, reminds us about the pitfalls of making snap judgments about pets or people. It’s a tale about finding the good in something you didn’t know you wanted.

Paths to Literacy Not Norman: A Goldfish Story Lesson for Students with Visual Impairments. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/02/2026

For special education teachers and transition specialists preparing young adults for life after high school, functional literacy is vital. Among the most essential are tools for daily independence is an item most people throw away without a second glance: the store receipt.

Paths to Literacy Teaching Receipt Literacy in Special Education. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

09/01/2026

Do you know a braille reader in 5th-8th grade?

Would they benefit from some hands-on experiences to build their graphics skills?

The Project INSPIRE NextGen team is offering a fun, virtual program this fall on 6 consecutive Saturdays beginning October 17!

Paths to Literacy Graphing in a Box for 5th-8th Grade Students. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

08/31/2026

We honor Dolly Parton, creator of the Imagination Library, for her dedication to inclusive literacy. Through specialized programs for readers with visual impairments, she has made high-quality literature accessible to children, ensuring her inspiring legacy endures.

Paths to Literacy Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

08/28/2026

Find out how to create a hanging Little Room by using this step by step guide!
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What's a Little Room? A Little Room is a space in which a child can explore his or her environment safely. Toys and objects are suspended from the ceiling with elastic cords and the child is free to explore and experiment with what he or she discovers while moving hands and legs.

Paths to Literacy How to Make a Hanging Little Room. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments