Tag Archives: NBP

Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Phouka

From the mailbag: The National Braille Press’s Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is now accepting entries! The Touch of Genius Prize was developed to inspire entrepreneurs, educators or inventors to continue the promotion of braille and tactile literacy for … Continue reading →

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Tactile Puzzle/Book Set

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Phouka

From FamilyConnect,org, and too cool not to share: Hungry Fingers Tactile Puzzle Set Date Posted: 11/11/2014 Hungry Fingers Tactile Puzzle Set Print/braille/tactile book with wooden magnet puzzle, $25.00 We have a limited supply of these – order soon! Created by … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Reading: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Phouka

I’m not sure how I’d missed Chicka Chicka Boom Boom up until now.  I’d heard about it, sure, but never felt particularly moved to pick it up.  A few months ago, during a wait at a local library, I wandered … Continue reading →

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Only 50 Shopping Days Left ‘Till X-Mas (AAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Phouka

Yep–it’s time to start screaming.  Christmas/Chanukkah/Kwanzaa/Yule/the Saturnalia/the Festival of Mithras/etc. are approaching here in the northern hemisphere.  Shopping is always a challenge for me, and I know it’s extra-challenging for all of us with kids with special needs:  our trek … Continue reading →

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