Originally from Hawaii, Amber and her family moved to Massachusetts to be closer to Boston Children’s Hospital where her son, Ivan, now receives medical care.
She has a Master’s degree in English from Tufts University and spends most of her “free time” writing about being a parent of a disabled child on WonderBaby.org. But really most of her time is spent caring for and playing with her son.
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...
A list of books (and videos) that parents of blind & visually impaired children should read (and watch). We've listed only the best of the best here so you can...
AmbuTech's new canes come with grips in four different colors: blue, green, orange or pink. You can also choose different tips in different colors as well. And we're giving away...
Exploring Braille with Madilyn and Ruff is an iPad app that teaches the braille alphabet while also introducing your child to the iPad, VoiceOver and a refreshable braille display.
Looking for a great present for a blind or visually impaired child? How about giving them the gift of a sensory activity! Learn how to make (and give!) homemade edible...
Will it sink or will it float? This is a simple science experiment that is completely accessible for children who are blind or visually impaired. And it's fun too!
Enter to win a copy of Froggy's Day with Dad in print and braille from National Braille Press! Each book also comes with a guide on how to introduce your...
Many special needs children are placed on high-calorie diets. Here are some tips on how to manage a high-calorie diet with ideas for foods and calorie enhancers.
TapTapSee is an amazing app that can identify just about anything in a photo. Use your iPad or iPhone's camera to take a photo and TapTapSee will speak (using VoiceOver)...
