Summer 2007 Table of Contents
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Games U Touch

Excerpts from gamesutouch website <http://gamesutouch.com>

Abstract: a review of educational but fun games created for elementary age children

Key Words: blindness, visual impairment, educational games, Cindy Holm

Games U Touch Founder and Owner Cindy Holm, is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired serving students from birth to 21. She began playing simple games using drill cards and the small selection of commercial board games that were available for the blind/visually impaired. Then, she discovered that she could use mat board and some tactile materials and make her own games that could be fun and unique!

Games U Touch has specially developed and tested these “edutainment” games to make them visually appealing as well as tactually interesting to elementary age children, or individuals with elementary academic skills. Most of the games are made so that the teacher can reinforce any skill that needs practicing: vocabulary words, braille contractions, math facts, and more! You make up the cards and Games U Touch will provide the fun!

If you’re not a teacher, and want accessible games for a child who has a vision impairment, these games are for you as well! They provide a way for sighted and visually impaired students to interact socially. The tactile aspects of the games actually make them more interesting for all learners!

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