Special Needs
Find support for parents of children with special needs. Learn how to advocate for your child, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.
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![Jacalyn](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jacalyn-paulding.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
A Letter to New Parents Living with Microphthalmia
Jacalyn Paulding writes about growing up with microphthalmia. Living a full life as a smart and successful young woman, Jacalyn wants parents to understand what it's like to have low...
![Q & A](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ques-and-answer.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Ask the TVI about Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia
TVI Lisa LaDue answers readers' questions about protective eye glasses, testing blind children with assessment programs, and activities you can do at home to boost skills.
![School logo consisting of initial caps and braille dots](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ndvssb-logo.jpg)
Schools for the Blind
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind
North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind strives to be a statewide leader in services to the blind or visually impaired.
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Schools for the Blind
The Ohio State School for the Blind
A publicly funded educational facility, the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB) dates back to 1837. It serves students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities, and is...
![Round crest for USDB](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/schools-for-deaf-and-blind-placeholder11.jpg)
Schools for the Blind
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
USDB serves children who are deaf, blind and deafblind, both from their home in Ogden and with outreach services around the state.
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Schools for the Blind
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind serves students with any visual or hearing impairment.
![Shield-like logo for WCBVI](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/wcbvi.jpg)
Schools for the Blind
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired educates students from k-12 while offering an early education program.
![SleepSafe Beds](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sleep-safe.jpg)
Sleep, Special Needs
SleepSafe Beds: Beautiful Safe Beds for Special Needs Kids
SleepSafe Beds are the perfect choice for children who need a large bed with high sides. These beds are sturdy and strong and well-padded for safety. They come with many...
![Ethan & Naomi](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ethan-and-naomi.jpg)
Parenting, Special Needs
Teamwork: The Special (Needs) Family
John Bateman writes about the importance of including all your kids in all activities. When you have a child with special needs it may seem appropriate to keep their activities...
![Blind Skills Videos](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/blind_skills_video.jpg)
Visual Impairment
Blind Skills Videos
The Washington State School for the Blind has created a series of videos describing how to do simple tasks with little or no vision, such as how to zip a...
![Ella with her first pair of blue prostheic eyes](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ella.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Ella’s Story: Raising a Child with Bilateral Anophthalmia
Jill writes about finding out that her daughter, Ella, is blind and how she responded. She explains how her faith in God helped her cope.
![John Pitzen holding Ella](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/john-pitzen.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
An Interview with John Pitzen about Bilateral Anophthalmia
MAPS interviews John Pitzen, a 53 year old man born with bilateral anophthalmia. MAPS asks John what he does for a living and what he does for fun.
![AJ](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aj.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Our Journey with Microphthalmia
Heidi writes about finding out that her son, AJ, is blind and how she reacted. She gives advice to other parents dealing with this.
![Ivey](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ivey.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Your Baby has Anophthalmia
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...
![Out-of-Sight Science Experiments](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scienceexp.jpg)
Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Out-of-Sight Science Experiments
Scientists Dr. Lillian A. Rankel and Marilyn Winograd have written 32 step-by-step experiments for blind youngsters to do at home with family and friends.
![Skylar Covich](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/skylar.jpg)
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Dear parents of young children with LCA
Frank Covich writes about his son, Skylar, who was diagnosed with LCA as a baby. Frank wants other parents to understand that the sky is the limit for kids with...
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Development, Special Needs
AbilityPath
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life - through all phases of a child's growth...
![NBCS logo](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nbcs_logo.jpg)
Support, Visual Impairment
National Blind Children’s Society
The National Blind Children's Society is a UK-based organization. Their mission is to enable blind and partially sighted children and young people to achieve their educational and recreational goals.
![IBSA Logo](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ibsa_logo_0.jpg)
Visual Impairment
IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation)
IBSA is a full member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), where they are the legitimate representatives of sport for the blind.
![balanced stones](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/balanced-stones.jpg)
Parenting, Support
Hopeful Acceptance: Finding the Right Balance as a Special Needs Parent
What are the words of encouragement you wan to hear? One dad shares his balanced approach, advising both hope and acceptance.
![students reading braille in a classroom](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/reading-braille.jpg)
Schools for the Blind
American Council of Blind Students
The American Council of Blind Students (ACBS) is the student affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, the nation's leading consumer and advocacy organization of people who are blind...
![National Organization of Parents of Blind Children](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nopbc_header.jpg)
Support, Visual Impairment
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
Founded in 1983, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children is a national membership organization of parents and friends of blind children reaching out to each other to give...
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Special Needs
Positive Exposure: Photography & Uplifting Stories
POSITIVE EXPOSURE, founded in 1997 by former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti and Diane McLean, is a highly innovative arts organization working with individuals living with genetic difference.
![Joubert Syndrome Foundation Logo](https://www.wonderbaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jsf_logo.png)
Support
Joubert Syndrome Foundation
The Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation is an international network of parents who share knowledge, experience, and emotional support. The foundation offers a networking list, newsletter, and a biennial...