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Can Kids Who are Blind Read Books? Follow the 10 steps below for your Web Quest.
If kids can't see, can they read and write like other kids? What causes vision loss? How do people with vision impairments get around? Does being blind make you sad all the time? Can a blind person go shopping? Do blind kids recognize colors? Some things to think about....
Can you think of more questions to help us in our Quest? Write them down so that you'll remember them as you search the Internet. Quick Facts Here are some little known facts that may help you answer some of your Web Quest questions. Remember, these facts will only give you basic information. You'll need to search the Web further to find more in-depth information for your Quest.
Search these sites for information to help you in your Web Quest. Each site looks at the topic under investigation from a different point of view. Each site may have more links to send you off in new directions.
Kids Health: What is Vision Impairment What would life be like if you couldn't see a dog wag its tail or watch a ladybug crawl through the green grass? You might try to imagine it. But for some kids, using their imagination doesn't help because they can't see. These kids are blind or visually impaired. Learn about:
National Federation of the Blind check out some questions from kids about blindness and read the answers. Guide Dogs for the Blind: Access and Etiquette Guide dogs help their masters travel independently and move gracefully and safely through crowds and across streets. People's reactions to the dogs vary—some want to pet, feed, or interact with the dogs, while others believe dogs should not be allowed in public places. Learn about what you should do when you see a guide dog with a person who is blind. This site answers many questions that can help on our Quest:
National Federation of the Blind News Service People with vision impairments can use their phone to "read" the daily newspaper. Here are some more cool sites that have information about the topics in this Quest. The
Braille Bug
Center for
Disability Information & Referral: Disability Awareness for
Youth
Kids
Health: What's color blindness?
KidsClick The people featured on these websites may be able to help with your Web Quest.
Tenth Kenyan National Games for the Blind and Partially Sighted Famous People who are no longer living: Helen Keller: Read the story of a girl who was deaf and blind, but learned to read and write. Louise Braille: Learn about the boy who invented braille. Famous People who you may have seen on TV or in newspapers: Ray Charles: Read the answers to frequently asked questions about the famous singer and piano player. Stevie Wonder: Read about the famous singer and song writer. Erik Weihenmeyer: Read the story of Erik Weihenmeyer, who is the only blind person to ever stand on Mt. Everest's peak.
Date: September 28, 2006 |
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