Amber Bobnar

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.

ANN Info

Eye Conditions and Syndromes

American Nystagmus Network

The American Nystagmus Network is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to serve the needs and interests of those affected by Nystagmus.

American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults

Support, Visual Impairment

American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults

The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is a service agency which specializes in providing help to blind people which is not readily available to them from government...

7-128 Video Games logo

Visual Impairment

7-128 Video Games for Kids who are Blind

7-128 Software creates games that are accessible to gamers with special needs as well as those less challenged and this makes them easier to use for all.

parachute with kids running underneath

Toys, Visual Impairment

The Best Toys for Parties and Get Togethers for Kids who are Visually Impaired

Sometimes kids need a little help to get the party started, and that is exactly what party toys are for. We list here our favorite party toys for children who...

Love Me for Who I Am

Giveaways

Love Me for Who I Am Giveaway!

Rymer's CD of singalong songs are instantly memorable, and his videos show kids of all shapes, sizes, and abilities singing along.

Braille Blocks

Giveaways

Braille Alphabet Blocks Giveaway

Alphabet building blocks by Uncle Goose feature raised alphabet letters, braille, and finger-spelling, plus color variation and print letters, for limitless matching, sorting, stacking and spelling.

Tumzee

Giveaways

Tumzee Giveaway

Growing babies develop motor skills during "tummy time," and may need the support of a positioning cushion like Original Baby Company's Tumzee. One of our readers won a Tumzee in...

How We See It Book

Giveaways

How We See It Giveaway!

This guide covers basic information about visual development in children and eye health, as well as very specific and practical advice on environmental adaptations for home and at school.

Ivan playing with his scented rattle

Sensory Activities, Toys

Make Your Own Scented Rattle!

It's so easy to make a rattle for your blind baby that also has its own unique smell. Teach your baby about cause and effect with the sound while you...

Ivan with his giant pegboard

Toys

Discovery Toys: Toys for Kids with Special Needs

Learn about fun toys from Discovery Toys and how they can encouraqge your blind or disabled child's development.

Ivan on a ball

Development, Visual Impairment

In, On, and Under: Teaching Children who are Blind About Location

Basic prepositional concepts like in, on, under, behind, etc. can be very difficult for blind children to master. We'll share our ideas to help you teach these concepts.

Ivan eating a nectarine

Feeding and Eating

Teaching the Whole Concept: Learning about where our food comes from

Learning whole concepts can be difficult and take some time for children with vision impairments. Rather than trying to teach everything at once, give your child time to explore his...