Literacy Ideas for Children with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities

Where to buy? Online Libraries

There are many resources available to buy books online. The following is a list of several links to children's publisher's web sites and commercially available sites. I have also included online library services. Remember, when you click on these links, you will leave this web site. Good luck!!!! Don't forget to check out the audio books- another great source for books.

Amazon: Say no more

American Printing House for the Blind: A great resource for everything to do with blindness and visual impairments.

Barnes and Noble: Your favorite book store, available through your computer.

Best Books Buy: This site searches all online book stores to find you the best price.

Disney Books: Although a little overwhelming, this site has links to all Disney products. (Surprise!) You can buy any Disney book from this site. you can also find some e-books to download.

Eric Carle: This is the author's official website. It is interesting and fun.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: This is a service offered through the Library of Congress. It is a national network of cooperating libraries, which administers a free library program of braille and audio materials to eligible borrowers in the United States. The best part: postage-free mail delivery!

Internet Public Library: The internet public Library is a great site. It has a simple layout with text and graphics, but not overwhelming with superfluous and distracting pop-up windows or crazy graphics. it is organized by subject and age level.

Random House: Another publishing giant. Here you can buy all your favorite Dr. Seuss books.

Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library: This Library provides free library services in audio and braille formats to Massachusetts residents of any age who are unable to read conventional print books. Braille services are also provided for eligible readers in other New England states. The Library provides approximately 17,000 patrons yearly with books on recorded disc, cassette, and in braille.

Seedlings Braille Books: This site offers braille books.

Scholastic Books: These are the publishers of the famous Harry Potter. This site provides a variety of types and age levels of reading materials. You can also buy literacy software at this site. Before you buy from Scholastic, check with your child's school district first. They may have a Scholastic program through the school which provides discounted books to students and parents.

Sesame Street: This site allows to opurchase bookd fron the Children's Network and all those loveable characters.

Time Warner: Another publishing giant. Here you can search for children's books.don't forget to check out their audio books and e-books selection.