[blindkid] Question...

[Arielle Silverman]

You could also get an old iPhone without a contract and load music and
games on it for him.
Arielle

On 9/18/14, Bill K. Dengler via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> As far as the internet thing, if you live in an area that gets Sprint
> coverage, there's always :
> http://freedompop.com
>
> Bill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Linda
> A.Coccovizzo via blindkid
> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2014 3:04 PM
> To: Bernadette Jacobs; Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind
> children)
> Subject: Re: [blindkid] Question...
>
> 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.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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