After the successful Italian pilot testing, in collaboration with an institute from Imperia, we shared the activities and feedback within the event that took place last Thursday, where Ondamind was co-organizer. It was a swap party: it aimed to promote… Read More »Mindfulness party in Italy
Today, we want to highlight the importance of #mindfulness for our #blind and visually impaired youth. In a #world where #sight plays a significant role, cultivating mindfulness becomes even more empowering. By focusing on the present moment, engaging the senses,… Read More »Mindfulness for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
On June 8th and 9th, in collaboration with ISAH centro di riabilitazione polivalente e Casa di Riposo San Giuseppe , we had the great opportunity to implement our pilot testing by converting the innovative activities based on mindfulness and art… Read More »Pilot testing in Italy
Everybody knows the Mandala’s coloring book and its benefits. Coloring, in particular, mandalas promotes well-being at all ages. According to several studies, coloring mandalas supports the mind get into a state similar to meditation by calming inner chaos and observing… Read More »Do you know that also exist Mandala Coloring Books For The Visually Impaired?
We wanted to take a moment to shed light on a topic that’s close to our heart: providing accessible school books for blind students. Let’s work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive, regardless of… Read More »Did you know that many blind students face challenges accessing educational materials?
#braille is a system of raised #dots that can be felt with the #fingertips and is used by individuals with visual impairments to read and write. It was invented by Louis Braille, a French educator who lost his sight as… Read More »Let’s learn about Braille system!
The first day, the meeting started with a welcome from the hosting organization Kdap Mea Prosvasi and its team members. After the short introduction, the participants attended a mindfulness session aimed to support the starting meeting positively by preparing the… Read More »The Second Transnational meeting for Erasmus+ KA2 project “Cooperation for social inclusion of the visually impaired youth through mindful art therapy (CSI: MART)” was held from 20thApril to 21st April 2023 in Larisa, Greece
In one day and a half we will discuss the project activities and the results, getting inspired by the context of our Greek partner. Our press release is out and you can find the English version here: https://docs.google.com/…/1qGwtTp6B8OEnr7ITu6mx…/edit…
Use a raised-line drawing board: These boards have a slightly raised surface that allows the person to feel the lines they are drawing. They can be made by adding glue or puffy paint to a regular drawing board. Use tactile… Read More »Here are some ideas for teaching blind people to draw on paper:
Finding a job can be challenging, and it can feel even more stressful when faced with a disability. Sometimes, people with visual impairment should first consider their strengths before making career opinions. Although, there are plenty of professional paths they… Read More »What Jobs Can You Do as a Visually Impaired Person?