Research Studies 10
Language Research for Parents of Blind Infants
The Bergelson Lab at Duke University is looking for families with blind infants to participate in studies about language development.
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!
Looking for LCA Advocates to Join Spark’s RPE65 Advisory Boards
This series of Advisory Boards hosted by Spark Therapeutics will be with members of the community living with an RPE65 genetic mutation.
Study shows brain uses visual cortex while computing math problems
A recent JHU study shows blind people use visual cortex while solving math problems
Discovering New Technology for Children and Adults with Severe Retinal Blinding Diseases
Harvard is seeking information about people with severe early onset retinal disease. This information will inform the design of a new technology that has the potential to help people with these diseases access their residual vision.
My Retina Tracker: Building a Medical Database to Find Cures
My Retina Tracker is a resource from the Foundation Fighting Blindness that lets individuals manage their information around their retina disease, while researchers can curate the information to further treatment of those diseases.
Research Study on Leisure Reading Characteristics of Blind/Visually Impaired Youth
The Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University is looking for participants for a research study on leisure reading in blind and visually impaired children.
Brain Development in Kids Born Blind
MIT is conducting a research study on brain plasticity in children who are born blind. They are recruiting children between the ages of 4-14 who are legally blind and who do not have cognitive or neurological disabilities.
Calling All Moms of Blind Kids!
Sonja Biggs is looking for mothers of blind children to participate in a study on school skills. Sonja would like to see how mothers prepare their blind children for school.
Research Study for Mothers of Blind Children
A graduate student in the Genetic Counseling Program at Brandeis University is looking for mothers to participate in a research study designed to explore how a mother feels while bonding with her child with a visual impairment.