WELCOME
TO
MOTHERS ALMANAC
OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS
BY DORIS M. WILLOUGHBY AND SHARON L.M. DUFFY
Book Review by Margaret Mary Myers
Don't let the long name and the 1989 copyright of this book fool you as this is a treasurehouse of practical advise and instruction for teachers and homeschooling parents. Some of it is specifically for the itinerant or resource teacher, advising her how to deal with parents, staff, and IEPs. But much of it teaches you step-by-step how to teach!
The book includes, among other things:
*Hints and tips about teaching braille, note-taking, handwriting and keyboarding.
*Techniques for independent living, cooking, sewing, and industrial arts.
*Discussions of social life, dating, marriage, and the family.
*Cane curriculum with instructions and illustrations.
*Guide to the Nemeth Code.
*A "paper-compatible" abacus method.
In this book there is a strong slant toward NFB (National Federation of the Blind) philosophies. Even if you happen to be one of the people who doesn't agree with some of the particular philosophies, this handbook contains loads of good information and ideas that I think you will find extremely useful.
The book can be obtained, new or possibly used, through Amazon. Or CLICK HERE, then scroll down to BOOKS ABOUT EDUCATION, then scroll down to Willoughby, Doris M., and click on the link.
WHICH BOOK?
Since I review two books for you about how to go about homeschooling your blind child, you may be wondering which you should get first. "Nothing But the Best" is the most complete, thorough guide, with almost limitless resources, and is specifically designed for homeschoolers. As far as I'm aware, it's the first and only book of its kind. Personally, I would (and did) get it first, and then I would (and did) get the "Handbook for Itinerant and Resource Teachers" next.
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