Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

02/11/2026

Perkins invites motivated students to apply for the Educational Leadership Program (ELP), an immersive training experience designed to prepare the next generation of educators and leaders serving children with disabilities!
The ELP is well suited for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates in education, special education, child development, psychology, social work, disability studies, international education, or related fields.

Paths to Literacy Perkins Educational Leadership Program. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/10/2026

Follow this TVI's lead by using penguins as the theme for literacy-based goals and activities that include fine motor skill practice.

Paths to Literacy Fun With Penguins. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/09/2026

It's time for the February Expanded Core Curriculum Challenge! February's theme is: Compensatory Skills. Check out activities and ideas at the link or choose your own!
Anyone who works with blind or low vision students can participate -- make sure you register for a chance to win a gift card each month!

https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/february-ecc-skill-compensatory-skills/
[Image description: Tile icon with a tool box. Text: "Expanded Core Curriculum Challenge. February: Compensatory Skills."

02/06/2026

In this post, a parent shares her experience of helping her son with cerebral visual impairment (CVI) move from using a calendar with real objects to tactile cards with object symbols or partial objects to photographs over the course of 4 years.

Paths to Literacy Transitioning from an Object Schedule System to Photos for a Child with CVI. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/05/2026

Try these ideas to hold your own Make and Take Workshop to create books for students with cortical visual impairment.

Paths to Literacy CVI Make and Take Workshop. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/04/2026

Winter offers a unique seasonal opportunity to explore scientific concepts through hands-on activities that are accessible to all students, including those with visual impairments.

Paths to Literacy Winter Science Activities for Students with Visual Impairments. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/03/2026

Winter is “snow” much fun, and learning braille is too! Here is a braille lesson activity introducing the “ow” contraction to get you ready for winter braille fun.

Paths to Literacy Snow Much Fun Braille Lesson – Featuring the “ow” Contraction. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

02/02/2026

Enjoy this Valentine's Day with your students who have visual impairments using these teacher created adapted ideas to help reach their literacy goals.

Paths to Literacy Valentine's Day Ideas 2026. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

01/30/2026

Theme boxes can be used to help children who are blind or visually impaired with multiple disabilities to develop basic concepts, expand language, and understand experiences.

Paths to Literacy DIY Theme Boxes. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

01/29/2026

Using tactile symbols develop literacy while incorporating them into real life skills make learning meaningful and impactful.

Paths to Literacy Tactile Symbols to Learn a Skill. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

01/28/2026

As the chill of winter is upon us, enjoy this adorable penguin braille art design with your students.

Paths to Literacy Penguin Braille Art Design. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

01/27/2026

The Indoor Snow Lab is specifically designed for teens with visual impairments and complex needs. It utilizes an active learning framework and can be adapted for all levels and ages.

Paths to Literacy Indoor Snow Lab. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments