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| Multisensory storybooks for visually impaired children. | |||
| What is Tac-Tales? What does it include? How does it work? Who is eligible? How do I sign up? |
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| What is Tac-Tales? | |||
| Tac-Tales is a unique series of multisensory storybooks designed specifically for visually impaired, Kindergarten through 3rd grade, children, and is part of both our Special Collection and Partners in Literacy programs. Each kit combines print and basic braille so parents can help their blind children begin their journey into reading. Tac-Tales was developed in consultation with our Child Development professionals and evaluated in the field by parents, teachers and librarians who work with blind preschoolers. |
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| What does it include? | |||
Each kit includes: A popular picture book with contracted (grade 1) braille overlays |
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| How does it work? | |||
| Two new Tac-Tales kits will be offered each catalog season. When you are enrolled in the Special Collection Program you have the option of selecting one Tac-Tales kit instead of the three braille-only book selections. If you are a Partners in Literacy subscriber, one Tac-Tales kit is the equivalent of three braille-only book orders. |
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| Who is eligible? | |||
| Any visually impaired child who is living in the United States or Canada and is between the ages of 3 and 18 is eligible for the Braille Special Collection program. Please note: The Special Collection program is designed for individual children and can only be sent to a child's HOME or RESIDENTIAL school address. Schools and libraries may participate through our Partners in Literacy program. |
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| How do I sign up? | |||
| To sign up for the Braille Special Collection, send us an e-mail at: ums@brailleinstitute.org Include with our request, your child or the student's name, age, home address and telephone number. You can also call us directly at (323) 906-3104 or toll free at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5pm (PST). |
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