36 Fun Summer Activities for Kids Who are Blind or Multiply Disabled
It can be hard to find appropriate and accessible activities for your visually impaired child in the summer. Here are 36 ideas to help you start planning your summer break!
How one tiny fish may help us find a cure for blindness
At the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, they are studying the visual system of the zebrafish in hopes of finding cures for blindness.
They told me feeling sad made me a bad mother
By admitting that my child’s disabilities make me sad, I am saying that my child’s existence brings me grief. By writing this in a public space, I am telling the world that I am a terrible mother.
Four Accessible Summer Giveaways
Wouldn’t this be a good time to find a cool new print/braille book, an accessible tactile puzzle or new kids’ music to keep things light and happy in your home for the summer?
Snizzly Snouts: A Unique Print/Braille Book
An exceptional inclusive print/braille book for sighted and blind kids to read with their ears, to look at with their fingers, to feel with their eyes.
I Lost My Daughter. Even though She is Alive, I Lost Her, and I Grieve Her all the Time
Having a special needs child is a lifelong grieving process. Each new milestone that does not happen is a painful reminder of what you’ve lost.
My special needs child is getting older and it’s scaring the crap out of me
Does our society support families with adults with special needs? What happens when your special needs child isn’t a child anymore?
I’m Raising My Special Needs Child with Dignity – Are You?
Special needs children deserve honor and respect. As parents, we need to maintain their dignity and help them present themselves at their best in public.
The search for a treatment for LCA10-CEP290
Laura Steinbusch reports on exciting news from ProQR and their trials for a treatment for blindness caused by LCA10-CEP290.
Teaching a Blind Child How to Use a Spoon Independently
Tips, ideas and resources for teaching your blind child how to scoop and use a spoon on their own without using hand over hand techniques.
Assessing Visual Abilities in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Is it important to take vision into account when assessing the needs of children with cerebral palsy? You can help make that happen!
3 Tips for Teaching Young Children with a Visual Impairment How to Become Strong Readers
Here are 3 tips to get your child off to a great start with their braille reading skills. Learn how you can help them become strong readers!
When does a blind baby start crawling?
When does a blind baby usually start to crawl? When should I start to be worried that there is another issue besides blindness?
Help! My Baby Won’t Stay in the Crib at Night!
A question from a mom in the WonderBaby community: My 2 year old has become an escape artist! She is climbing out of her crib at night. What can I do?
How Can I Get My Son To Keep His Glasses On?
A question for our parent community: I need proven techniques used to get a two year old to wear his new glasses. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
8 Creative and Unique Ideas for Decorating a Blind Child’s Room
Use tactile elements, interesting fabrics and textures, sounds and lights to create the perfect unique space for your blind or visually impaired child.
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