Old Time Radio

Back in the "good old days" people listened to stories dramatized on the radio. Now here's a chance to do that again. No need for descriptive DVDs here, as these are the old time programs that were produced specifically for the radio. Here's entertainment, as well as a fun way to enhance your child's listening skills.

You can listen to "My Favorite Husband", starring Lucille Ball, or to Abbot and Costello, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Ozzie and Harriet, and others at Old Time Radio website.

Blind Pilot Story

In case you didn't see this one in the news, this is a real "Wow!" story...about a blind pilot flying part way around the world. He relies on speech output from his instrument panel...and has a sighted co-pilot. Click here to read the story if you haven't seen it.

Braille Courses for Parents

If, as a homeschooling parent, you need to be the one to teach your child Braille, or if you just want to be able to read what she's written in Braille, there are ways for you to learn in the convenience of your home...and without spending money.

First, there is the Braille School website, which is a good introduction, with its tutorials explaining the Braille cells and contractions. You have to register, but registration is free.

Secondly, there is the Hadley School for the Blind, which offers free correspondence courses to family members. The teachers are very kind and good at what they do.

The Braille School lessons cover all the rules, but the Hadley School's Braille lessons give you practice in reading and writing words, sentences, and paragraphs.

I recommend either or both of these options.