1. The “Crib”…. Christa Wheeler Sirin Yaemisiri Vidya Goli

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. Toys for Infants 2-in-1 Clutch Ball Introduces textures, builds fine motor skills.

6. Toys for Infants Imagination Playmat™ Learning Curve International Stimulates sensory development, available vision.

7. Toys for Toddlers Octotunes Learning Curve International Encourages musical creativity, tactile exploration.

8. Toys for Toddlers Sing With Me Magic Cube Munchkin® Introduces musical instruments, sound interaction.

9. 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

10. 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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12. The Future… Internship Governor Morehead Preschool National Science Foundation –Publication RESNA –Conference –Competition