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The “Crib”…. Christa Wheeler Sirin Yaemisiri Vidya Goli
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What are we designing? Playpen for visually impaired babies and toddlers Sound orientation games to help motivate movement Lights and Sound to keep attention Educational toys to help teach brail
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Where did the idea come from? Goldberg’s students designed sound mat Sound cubes that only sighted children could use How can we modify toys to benefit blind children?
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Available Toys American Foundation for the Blind’s Guide to Toys Toys that: - inspire curiosity to move and explore - promote awareness of environment - encourage communication - provide opportunities for social and emotional growth - stimulate creativity, imagination, and intellect - build skills for recreational activities
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Toys for Infants 2-in-1 Clutch Ball Introduces textures, builds fine motor skills.
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Toys for Infants Imagination Playmat™ Learning Curve International Stimulates sensory development, available vision.
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Toys for Toddlers Octotunes Learning Curve International Encourages musical creativity, tactile exploration.
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Toys for Toddlers Sing With Me Magic Cube Munchkin® Introduces musical instruments, sound interaction.
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The Primary Playpen Game One corner will play a sound The child must move towards the sound and press a large button signifying that they have reached the corner Once that button is pressed, another corner, selected at random, begins to play music
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What will this toy do? Encourage a child with blindness to crawl and move around Help the child begin to orient themselves using sound Provide a fun and safe way for the child to play and exercise without excessive parental supervision
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The Future… Internship Governor Morehead Preschool National Science Foundation –Publication RESNA –Conference –Competition
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