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13 Summer Must-Haves for Special Needs Kids
Being outside all day for a summer outing can be difficult when your child is blind or has other special needs. Here is our list of must haves to bring along with you that will make the day easy and fun... and help your child avoid meltdowns!
36 Fun Summer Activities for Kids Who are Blind or Multiply Disabled
It can be hard to find appropriate and accessible activities for children with visual impairments in the summer. Here are 36 ideas to help you start planning your summer break!
Taking the Summer Off
When kids are out of school and therapies slow down, what do you do? Do you plan a vacation? Spend more time at the water park? Or feel guilty that your child may not be getting the services and therapies that he needs to keep up with his development?
Stay Cool this Summer by Celebrating Christmas in July!
It's hot outside, but you and your child will have a blast staying cool by celebrating Christmas in July! These fun Christmas-themed activities for you and your little ones use touch, smell, sound and taste to engage their imaginations and embrace the magic (and fun!) of the holiday season.
Make Your Own Tactile Summer Memory Book
Make a tactile summer memory book with your child who is blind or visually impaired so they can remember what they did over summer break and share with their classmates in the fall!

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Georgia Academy for the Blind

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"Preparing for the Future" Photo Project

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A Breakthrough in Growing Corneas

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New Treatment for Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)

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New Way to Deliver Glaucoma Medicine

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