[accessibleimage] I read with my hands - tactile books

Hi,
This looks very interesting. A new series of tactile books. Written and handmade by Lynette Rudman 

Best,
Lisa
A series of tactile graphic books, educational games and activities for blind and visually impaired children 
http://www.tactilegraphics.co.za/

INTRODUCTION
The "I read with my hands" series of tactile books and activities for visually impaired/blind children started in 2004 when I enrolled a blind 3 year old girl, Colette, in my preschool. She loved to page through books in the reading corner and pretend that she was reading a story. She often asked her sighted peers to tell her what picture was on the page. This led me to hunt for tactile books that she could appreciate. After much searching in bookstores and on the Internet, I soon realized that there were no suitable tactile books available for sale. I then started making her simple tactile matching cards and games and this ultimately led to this large series of books that I make for young visually impaired/blind children.
I have designed three series of tactile graphics books. The first series is a set of 11 educational books. The second series consists of 5 storybooks and the third series is a nature storybook series consisting of 3 books.
The latest addition to the range is an educational series of mainly tactile matching cards. These matching activities are suitable for use by the reception year or foundation phase child.
These "I read with my hands" books have helped teachers and parents to introduce reading in a fun way to young visually impaired/blind children. Schools for the blind, as well as parents of visually impaired/blind children in South Africa have given me a lot of positive feedback regarding these books.
Each book is individually handmade. Each educational book is based on sound educational principles and has been designed and handmade by myself, an experienced pre-school and foundation phase teacher. These books are ideal for introducing the blind or visually impaired child to the tactile graphics world once the concrete world has been mastered. Large bold print is included on each page for the child who is learning to read large print and the uncontracted Braille version of the word can be found under each word.
I have given the age ratings of each product but this is simply a guide. This may vary according to the child's abilities and experience.
I have recently designed a series of cloth books which are suitable for very young blind children as well as children of any age with neurological disorders. These cloth books are hard wearing, child friendly, cuddly, fully interactive, colourful and lots of fun. They teach basic concepts like matching, counting to 5, listening, shapes, textures and lots more.
I hope you enjoy browsing through the catalogue and that you find something suitable for your child. 


http://www.tactilegraphics.co.za/

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