Guide
4to24 App: Preparing Your Child for Success!
4to24 is a resource for parents of children and youth who are blind or have low vision and are between the ages of 4 and 24 years.
Updated 11/18/22
the 4to24 app is now available through an online portal for professionals! This portal is available through the National Research and Training Center’s web-based learning management system, and provides access to the 4to24 app’s content and topic areas. The app modules include information, activities, and links to resources about the skills and experiences that will be helpful to blind or low vision (B/LV) youth as they grow.
To register for the 4to24 online portal, you must be a professional working with people who are B/LV. To apply for access, please visit our 4to24 Portal for Professionals page.
For more information about 4to24, visit our website. We would love for you to share this announcement with anyone who might benefit from it.
If you need any other information or have questions about the app, please email Karla Antonelli at [email protected]
Original post dated 11/13/21
Transition skills start EARLY! This valuable resource begins at age 4 and is designed specifically for parents of students who are blind or low vision. Created by Mississippi State University’s National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low vision (NRTC), this free app is designed for parents of children ages 4-24 and for youth with visual impairments ages 16-24. 4to24 provides information, activities, and links to resources that progress with your child. The app focuses on building progressive skills for future employment and for independent living. Set your child up for success with this timely resource!
Module Topics Include
Modules are self-paced – without deadlines!
- Literacy
- Technology
- Academics
- STEM
- Daily Living Skills
- Travel Skills (personal and by vehicle)
- Social Skills
- Prep for College
- College or Vocational Training
- Early Career
Create an account on the app by registering as a new user. Complete the basic checklist of skills or experiences that your child has already accomplished and the app will start at the correct level. YOU choose which topics/modules you want to start with! The app tracks the child’s progress and provides updated topics/modules as activities are completed.
Download the Free 4to24 App
4to24 Resources
4to24 Introductory Videos
- How to Download 4to24 App
- How to Create 4to24 App Account
- How to Specify Track for 4to24 App
- How to Navigate 4to24 App Dashboard
For more information, contact Karla Antonelli at [email protected], or call 662-325-2001.
By Diane Brauner
