Growing up with confidence, curiosity, and choice.
For blind, low vision, and DeafBlind children and the adults who support them. Start with everyday choices, shared stories, and room for questions. Public learning is free. No BSAN account is needed.
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Kids corner: try something together
These BSAN conversation activities can be spoken, read with a screen reader or Braille display, or adapted to a child’s preferred communication. Children can try them with a trusted adult. Participation is always optional.
1. Choose your hello
Take turns offering a greeting: say hello, wave, give a high five, or choose no touch. Ask, “Which hello would you like?” Wait for an answer and follow the person’s choice. Swap roles.
Talk about it: How can we show someone that we heard their answer?
2. Be the description detective
Choose an everyday object, such as a cup, spoon, or soft toy. One person describes its shape, texture, size, or sound. The other person can ask questions and decide whether to explore it by touch. Switch who describes.
Talk about it: Which words helped? What would you like someone to explain differently?
3. Practise changing your mind
Choose a short activity together, such as telling a story or making a rhythm. Agree that anyone can say or signal “pause,” “something different,” or “stop.” Practise listening and changing the plan.
Talk about it: Saying yes once does not mean you have to keep saying yes.
Shared reading and Braille
C Is for Consent
Who it is for: Young children and adults reading together. Format: A book with a Braille addendum, according to National Braille Press.
What it offers: A starting point for conversations about everyday boundaries and choosing whether to hug or kiss.
View C Is for Consent at National Braille Press. This is a paid resource; check the current price and format before ordering. BSAN has not completed a hands-on review.
Videos and conversation guides
AMAZE for parents offers videos and conversation resources. Choose a topic and age range together. Preview a video before sharing it with a child.
Nonvisual access: BSAN has not yet reviewed individual AMAZE videos for complete spoken descriptions or Braille access. Captions alone do not describe visual information. Check whether the narration explains essential actions and diagrams, and whether a usable transcript is available. The text activities above offer a starting point without needing video.
Find written resources for teens or browse consent resources.
For families, teachers, and providers
Ask the child or young person what they want to know and how they prefer to learn. Offer explanations before touch or assistance. Make room for privacy, questions, disagreement, and changing their mind.
Browse resources for parents, educators, and providers. Listings include format and access notes where these are known. Start with the learner’s questions and include them in decisions.
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