[blindkid] Question...

[Linda A.Coccovizzo]

I think the iPod or idevice of any kind is an awesome idea.  I totally get the expense thing though.  You can load it with whatever music he likes, and possibly even find games he can play.  Also, if he is using the state library where you are, he can have a BARD account, and the BARD Mobile app where you can download books that he can listen to.  The iPads were some of the best things we did for the girls.  Then, future Christmases and birthdays, when people don't know what to get David, iTunes gift cards are perfect for buying music and apps.  If you have an idevice, download the app from Braille Institute called VIA.  It has a pretty good list of apps the kids can use.  Also, if you have an idevice, you can turn on voiceover, and see what he thinks of it.  The important thing is to make sure, if you do purchase an iPod or iPad, that you have apps that don't require an internet connection when you are out.  I would be happy to answer any questions you might have any time, so feel free to email me off list if you would like.

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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via blindkid
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 1:19 PM
To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
Subject: [blindkid] Question...

Good afternoon Everyone:

I am usually either commenting on something here or I'm usually writing offlist to give someone advice.  I'm in a funny position now...  This time, I'm the one looking for an answer to a question...  Hmmm!!

Earlier in the week, someone was asking me about Christmas gifts for Virginia and David.  As I thought about this, I suddenly discovered that it's actually becoming harder to find something for David. Sure, every kid needs at least one clothing item.  However, David is now getting past the traditional toys for much younger children; toys that make noise, music, and talk to you.  They're all fore much younger children. 
I am now looking for something that will interest David; something he can learn from; something that will provide him with entertainment/recreation as well as something he can learn from We also want whatever this is to be portable--something he can bring places with him in a book bag in the van, and wherever he goes, where we might stay overnight, or on vacation, perhaps.  I've been thinking about some sort of radio, CD player, "Walkman."  Do they even make those anymore?  
Somebody suggested a CD player.  I'm actually leaning toward an Ipod, Ipad or something that I can fill up with music and something that has voice-over in order to help him with his communication?  Pretty expensive, however.

I've been on all the Wevbsites for "Autistic Kids;" toys, and all that jhaz, only to find that all the things they have, sell, or whatever, are for the "sighted" Autistic child, (as if Blind Autistic Children don't exist???  They don't have a clue about our kids.

Anyone have other suggestions???

Bernie

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