Gwen writes bluntly about what it was like to find out that her baby was blind with anophthalmia and she gives advice to parents who find themselves in the same situation.
Carol writes about her granddaughter, Riley, who was born blind. She talks about the special relationship grandparents have with their grandchildren and encourages other grandparents to support their families and get involved!
Frank Covich writes about his son, Skylar, who was diagnosed with LCA as a baby. Skylar is now a political science graduate student at UC Santa Barbara. Frank wants other parents to understand that the sky is the limit for kids with LCA.
Gwen writes about her baby daughter, Ivey, and the medical issues she faces. Gwen finds strength in her friends, family and even strangers who are drawn to her little girl.
Has your child ever done something just so amazing that you feel like you're about to pop with pride? Mary tells the story of how her daughter learned to swim, on her own, following her own rules...
What happens when a child with a disability is in a mainstream classroom? How can teachers accommodate their students with special needs? Lesley Potgieter describes her own experiences as both a disabled student and a teacher.
David wrote this essay as part of a college scholarship application. He writes about his experience as a football player in high school and compares that to his experiences volunteering as a "soccer buddy" with a little boy who is blind.
I tell the story of our trip to Cleveland where we visited the Cleveland Sight Center. Ivan had an ERG and was diagnosed with LCA. We also attended the LCA family conference.
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