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"Wait... Our IEP is when? And you need documents from me by this Friday?! How'd this sneak up on me again???" Does this sound like you? I do pride...
Printable IEP Organizer
Sending your child to preschool is a huge transition for any family. It can be especially daunting if your child is blind. Typically motivating...
Transitioning Your Blind Child to Preschool
Sensory Sun Resources for Kids with Visual Impairments
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When we were preparing for our son's first IEP we took classes, attended transition meetings, and read a ton of books. We received numerous handouts...
IEP's for Parents of Blind or Visually Impaired Children
Here's a truth I'm sure you will agree with: Raising a child, any child, is hard. Kids don't come with instruction manuals and we parents are often...
When our school gave up on my special needs son
One in a Million Baby Podcast
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Parents of kids with special needs around the world are rejoicing after reading this article published in The New York Times Family Section. "When...
The NY Times Article Proving Classroom Inclusion Works
My family is planning on moving to a new state so my blind son can go to a school for the blind. We will also be around a better support system of...
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Any tips or advice for moving to a new state for a school for the blind?
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My daughter's been in school a few years now and every year we gather more papers, progress reports, notes etc. I need to keep it all in order for...
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I need help getting all our papers for my daughter's IEP in order! Any ideas?
We have to make a lot of decisions for our visually impaired kids, but we always try to do what we think is best. At the same time we are also trying...
When My Blind Son Said He Didn't Want to Go to School Anymore
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My husband and I have recently considered moving to a different state. What are some questions I need to ask both the local public schools and the...
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What are some questions that I need to ask both public schools and the local school for...
My son recently turned six years old, and he is in a Pre-K program at a preschool for blind and visually impaired children. He has bilateral ONH with...
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What experiences have parents had enrolling their blind children in a public school...
i would like to ask anybody to help me with suggested activities when teaching blind early childhood student about colors
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Hi, I am a teacher of early childhood blind students. I would like to have any tips on...
It's That Time of Year! Going back to school after a fun-filled summer can be exciting for your child, but it can be a lot of stress and anxiety for...
5 Back-to-School Resources for Kids with Visual Impairments
This is a free online course offered by Hadley School for the Blind that describes how parents and professionals working with a child who is visually...
Transitioning from School Years to Adult Services
This lesson plan from UAH Rise School incorporates the Lily LightAide into the 2-year old class's daily morning circle time routine. During this...
Making Circle Time Accessible for All Students
Presidents' Day is Monday, February 15, 2016, and we've rounded up three fantastic resources you can make use of today as well as all year long! The...
3 Resources for Learning about Presidents' Day
In this blog post, mum Christina talks about her son Charlie's decision for his schooling. Following a visit and assessment at New College Worcester...
Specialist VI School or Mainstream?
Are there any resources to provide at home for homework and other home activities for a blind student?
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Are there any resources to provide at home for homework and other home activities for a...
In this article from the throughscarlettseyes.com website, parent Charlotte Mellor talks about her daughter Scarlett's experiences with rebound...
What is Rebound Therapy?
My son 6yr has 18p-22q11.2 and as a result of these two conditions has hypotonia and hypermobility and uses a fist grip rather than a pincer...
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my 6yr son has problems holding a pencil and can not write more that 10 words, should he...
One of the things I loved about my daughter’s day care provider was the little notes she would write in her communication notebook. Every day, I...
My Special Journal: Home to School Communication Notebook
What towns offer good special needs programs? Looking for something around Lancaster, MA.
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What towns offer good special needs programs? Looking for something around Lancaster, MA.
Ellen Mazel is a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) with a special interest in Cortical Visual Impairment. She started her blog, CVI Teacher, to...
CVI Teacher
Today was Scarlett’s visit to her new special needs school for September, and I am delighted to confirm that any doubts in my mind were squashed! The...
Special Needs vs Mainstream School
This blog, written by an assistive technology specialist and a teacher of learners with multiple or significant special needs, is geared towards...
Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
This resource provides a wealth of rich learning opportunities and a cross curricular approach. Learn how to make your own Post Office and find ideas...
Create your own VI friendly postoffice! Great ideas for developing literacy and numeracy...
In this story I explain my first steps into selecting the right educational institution for my daughter's very complex needs. Scarlett has no sight...
Finding the Right School for My Blind Daughter
I love the Holidays & Events section on Pinterest, especially during the months of November and December! It's a great place to find ideas for...
The Perfect TVI Gift Basket!
A trip to the zoo for a blind child may not be very exciting. Sure there are lots of sounds and, well, smells, but unless your child can get really...
Have You Ever Wanted to Touch a Tiger?
SpecialEd Solutions sells hard-to-find equipment for blind, visually impaired or multiply disabled children. Many of their items are things you could...
SpecialEd Solutions
Your child is born with a very rare condition, he or she is labeled "special needs" and you, after recovering from grief and anger at the world...
Mommy vs. Early Interventionists
Perkins Activity and Resource Guide for children with multiple disabilities is one of the few strategy-based publications in which parents and...
Activity Guide for Kids with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities
Maybe your child is still a baby, but it's really never to early to start thinking about the future. I don't mean that you need to figure out their...
The College Experience: Preparing Your Blind Child for College
Working with children with special needs is hard. My son is disabled and yes, I love him to pieces, but I don't think I could be a teacher. That's...
Show Them You Care! How to Organize a Staff Appreciation Day at Your Child's School
The Harvard Family Research Project, through the Harvard Graduate School of Education, has compiled a resource guide for parents and teachers titled...
Family Engagement and Children with Disabilities
Since Aaron was a baby, I've been trying to get him out of my house! It's not as heartless as it sounds. In fact, it comes from a place of great...
The Journey to Independence for My Blind Son
The advice I have received from everyone has been so helpful and comforting so I thought I would throw another question out there :) We have been...
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Public School or School for the Blind?
Perkins is now offering online workshops for teachers and parents of kids who are visually impaired. These workshops are sort of like “mini” online...
Perkins eLearning Workshops
My son may only be seven years old right now, but for some reason I've lately found myself thinking about what life will be like for him when he's an...
No More Confusion About Transition to Adult Services
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