Resources for Parents, Teachers and Schools
NLS & LBPH Libraries
Early Learning & Literacy
Schools/Education
Information about Visual Impairments and Learning Disabilities
Literacy & Braille Literacy
Assistive Technology
Resources for Accessible Books
NLS & LBPH libraries
Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library - Perkins Library for Kids
Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library page for youth services.
Public Library Search
Find your local public library for additional access to large print and audiobooks.
Early Learning & Literacy
Childcare Aware Washington State
Guidance for parents in childcare and preschool, child development, child health and safety, and early learning.
Love, Talk, Play Campaign
Washington State campaign to teach parents of babies and toddlers, how to include love, talk, and play their everyday routine.
Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
Guidelines established by the WA Department of Early Learning, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Thrive by Five Washington for early learning and development.
Early Intervention Support for Infants & Toddlers
WA State Department of Children, Youth, & Families early intervention services designed to enable children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities to be active and successful during the early childhood years and in the future in a variety of settings.
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
National resource center for parents and families about infant and toddler development, behaviors, education, and health.
Parent Help 1-2-3
Resources and assistance guide for Washington State parents along a range of topics, including guides throughout pregnancy, children’s health & benefit programs, clinics, children with special needs assistance programs.
Schools/Education
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Guidance for Families about Special Education Services. Including eligibility & evaluation, IEPs, special education overview.
Washington State School for the Blind
Information about enrollment, outreach services, and resources for families.
Hamlin Robinson School
An independent school in Seattle offering special curriculum and services to students with dyslexia and related language difficulties.
Information about Visual Impairments & Reading Disabilities
WTBBL is a proud member of the Blind Youth Consortium, a group of organizations working together behind the scenes for the good of children with visual impairments.
Washington Sensory Disabilities Services: Blind/Visually Impaired; DeafBlind Service
Service to support parents and educators throughout Washington State through trainings, classes, at-home or at-school visits and more.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind: Children & Families
State department that provides services and assistance for children who are blind from birth through adulthood. Services include summer programs and recreation activities, as well as transition, independent living, and employment preparation.
National Federation of the Blind: National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
Advocacy group for parents who have blind children. Includes resources, programs & events, and opinion articles about specialty topics.
Family Connect: For parents of children with visual impairments
Online community and resources for parents of children with visual impairments sponsored by the American Foundation for the Blind and National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments.
Types of Learning Disabilities
Synopsis of different types of learning disabilities, including reading disabilities and dyslexia.
Literacy & Braille Literacy
Paths to Literacy
A joint project between Perkins School for the Blind and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide literacy resources for parents and educators. Includes learning strategies and creative literacy games/tools.
National Federation of the Blind: Braille Literacy
In-depth look at the benefits of braille literacy, as well as NFB-sponsored braille literacy programs and initiatives. Includes braille literacy articles, programming & contests, and resources.