Books For Blind Children and Young People

A woman with short, reddish brown hair sitting in her car. She has sunglasses on and a black-and-white-spotted coat, as well as a red-and-black-striped scarf.

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Kath’s story

For Kath Hart, storytelling has always been at the heart of her classroom.

With more than 23 years’ experience as a special needs teacher, she has supported children with a wide range of needs and has been able to unlock a whole new world of reading, thanks to Living Paintings.

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A young partially-sighted girl holds up her version of Matisse's The Snail, which she has made from a paper plate and bits of coloured paper. She's got a big smile on her face.

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Axel Scheffler sits facing us. He has grey hair and spectacles. He is wearing a navy-blue jumper.

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Two images of children using our inclusive tactile resources. The first is of a young girl feeling a tactile image from our adaptation of Supertato. She has a big, BIG grin on her face. The second is of a young boy with short brown hair and glasses. He holds up a paper plate with squares of coloured paper glued on, recreating Matisse's The Snail in a fun and accessible way.

Art changes a child. Your gift changes their world.

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“Living Paintings brings children together” – Kath’s story

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“Living Paintings has made reading inclusive” – Amelia’s story

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A dual image. On the left, a young woman with long black hair is sat beside Rosie, who has blue-rimmed glasses and a white bow in her hair, and is enjoying a tactile book. On the right, Rosie is in a red shirt and is lying on the floor, She's interacting with a tactile image of the crown.

“We recommend Living Paintings to everyone” – Josie’s story

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Bringing the visual world of books to life for blind children

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Kath’s story

How can we help you?

Thank you.

Familiar faces lend support to our Arts for Impact campaign

Art changes a child. Your gift changes their world.

“Living Paintings brings children together” – Kath’s story

“Living Paintings has made reading inclusive” – Amelia’s story

“We recommend Living Paintings to everyone” – Josie’s story

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