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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Support, Visual Impairment
Telephone Support Group for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
If you're the parent of a blind child you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about telephone support groups organized...
Schools for the Blind
Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
NCECBVI believes communication is the key to effectiveness when it comes to the education of children with vision issues. Located in Nebraska City, they serve children from preschool to high...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Can I get an eye transplant for my blind child?
Sarah J. Blake discusses the use of the term "transplant" in speaking about eyes. She explains what is and is not possible and provides some clear explanation of how corneas...
Play, Special Needs
Free Access to National Parks for Visitors with Disabilities
National Park Service free Access Passes are accepted at all NPS parks and refuges, and cover some fees in the national forests as well. The filing fee for the Access...
Music Play, Visual Impairment
Are Blind Kids More Musically Inclined?
Adam Ockelford, Professor of Music, Roehampton University announced a study in 2010 that would focus on the relationship between musicality and retinopathy ofprematurity (ROP). This study follows up his similar...
Assistive Technology, Special Needs, Support
Pass it On: Free Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology
Pass it On recycles used but useable medical equipment and provides it to disabled children in Massachusetts.
Schools for the Blind
Clovernook Center for Blind and Visually Impaired
Clovernook provides comprehensive program services including training and support for independent living, orientation and mobility instruction, vocational training, job placement, counseling, recreation, and youth services.
Support, Visual Impairment
Foundation Fighting Blindness
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by blindness.
Schools for the Blind
Minnesota State Academy for the Blind
Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB), located in Faribault, is dedicated to helping students who are blind and visually impaired in Minnesota to reach their full potential, through residential...
Schools for the Blind
New York State School for the Blind
New York State School for the Blind's mission is to provide a learning environment that encourages blind children to reach their full potential.
Support
Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine
The Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine explores the changing face of parenting a special needs child. Continually seeking change for the better with new and helpful information that is “simplified”...
Visual Impairment
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
In the United Kingdom, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the leading information and support organization for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Visual Impairment
Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TAER)
The purpose of the Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TAER) is to render all possible assistance to the promotion, development, and improvement of...
Schools for the Blind
Washington State School for the Blind
Washington State School for the Blind serves children from birth to age 21 in Washington State.
Schools for the Blind
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind educate students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and low vision.