 Just for Fun
American Sign
Language
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QuickTime clips are used to
demonstrate the signs for various words in this excellent site from Michigan State
University's Comm Tech Lab. Each sign is also accompanied by a brief verbal comment. The
site is based on a CD-ROM designed for use by deaf children.
Web: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/
Another source of Braille Jewelry, by c. route
design:
Web:
http://www.onwardearthling.com/
Choco Brailles®
The Chocolet Experience specializes in manufacturing Brailled chocolate gifts for the
blind & visually impaired. They also offer assorted "large print" chocolate Greeting Cards. All novelties are available in Gourmet
& Sugar-Free (which they claim has no after taste). Choco Brailles® make great
educational BRAILLE AWARENESS tools!
Contact:
Judy, The Chocolate Consultant
The Chocolate Experience, Inc.
150-07 Bayside Ave.
P.O. Box 540836
Flushing NY 11354
Web: http://www.chocomelt.com/
L’Occitane en Provence
This company is known for its wonderful scents and skin care
products. And, the packages are marked in Braille with name of the product!!
This editor took her favorite Braille reader to test it and he was able to
read it quite easily. See for yourself… check their website for a store
nearest you.
Web:
www.loccitane.com/
Music Courses for the Visually Impaired
GUITAR BY EAR and PIANO BY EAR
The courses are taught in a detailed, step-by-step process with several built in breaks
that allow the student to rehearse what was learned before moving on. He is offering new
items called the "EZ Solo Series" that teach five new songs on each tape. These
are good sequential materials for the courses Intro to the Guitar for the Visually
Impaired and Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired.
Web: http://www.guitarbyear.com.
What to do
when you meet a sighted person
Sighted people enjoy rich full lives, working, playing, and raising families.
They run businesses, hold public office, and teach your children! |
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