[blindkid] Question...

Jessica Rolando itzaart at aol.com
Fri Sep 19 02:49:42 UTC 2014


I bought my son a MP3 player called sweet pea3 player from a Canadian company. They are designed for children, handicapped, etc. Very Easy to function. My son loves his. 

Jessica 

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> On Sep 18, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Arielle Silverman via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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